Job Description:

Health & Safety Manager (Assurance)

Location: Manchester & North West
Sector: Rail Infrastructure
Job Type: Permanent / Contract

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager (Assurance) to join the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team.

This role is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering health and safety assurance across major rail infrastructure works. You'll undertake audits, inspections, thematic reviews and targeted assurance activities to ensure effective controls are in place across live construction and railway operations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain risk-based assurance schedules aligned to programme risks and planned works.
• Deliver Alliance-level audits, inspections, thematic reviews and assurance activities.
• Conduct site assurance across major works, possessions, blockades, nights and weekends.
• Assess the effectiveness of health and safety controls across contractors and supply chain partners.
• Produce clear, evidence-based assurance reports.
• Manage findings, actions and evidence within the Align system.
• Monitor corrective actions through to successful close-out.
• Identify recurring trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support governance reporting and Integrated Assurance Reviews.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships whilst maintaining assurance independence. 

Essential Requirements

• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).
• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health & Safety qualification.
• Significant experience within rail, construction, infrastructure or another high-risk industry.
• Proven experience carrying out audits, inspections and assurance reviews.
• Strong understanding of CDM 2015 and construction safety requirements.
• Ability to assess live works and verify critical controls.
• Excellent report writing, communication and analytical skills.
• Experience managing findings and corrective actions.
• Confidence engaging with and challenging operational and senior leadership teams.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and possessions when required.
• Ability to travel across multiple project locations. [HS Manager | Word]

Desirable Experience

• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Rail industry experience.
• Track safety competencies.
• Experience working on major infrastructure programmes.
• Experience within Alliance or collaborative delivery environments.
• Principal Contractor assurance experience.
• Assurance data analysis and governance reporting experience