Safety and Environment Manager
Our client specialises in the leasing of all types of railway rolling stock and associated equipment. Based in Derby with a corporate Head Office in London, the organisation is well underway in delivering a transformational change programme - under the leadership of an inspirational Chief Executive, - of being the UK’s market leading provider of rail leasing and asset management support. The business is leading the way in fleet innovation and added value services, whilst ensuring that the fleet assets are managed to deliver the highest levels of performance and reliability for our customers. They continue to diversify and innovate, to ensure that they provide excellent support services for the rail industry.
Their mission is to provide high-quality, digitally enabled rolling stock solutions that help deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable railway.
Since 1996, their investments have totalled over £3.5bn, including the commissioning of over 2,500 new passenger and freight vehicles. They plan to invest over £1bn into UK rail in the coming years to deliver high quality new and refurbished vehicles for passengers and freight customers.
However, financing new trains is not the endgame. Their asset stewardship role includes management of assets to ensure performance, safety and long-term suitability over their full economic life.
A new opportunity has arisen for a Safety and Environment Manager to join the team at their 135-acre facility in Long Marston, Warwickshire.
A multi-million-pound investment has established a premier facility for testing new traction technologies, secure rolling stock storage, and live environment training.
Role Purpose:
To support the General Manager – Site and Asset Management in enabling the safe delivery of site activities at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre, through the development and implementation of risk-based systems and assurance processes.
To create and champion a safe delivery culture embedded across all site activities—including those conducted by staff, contractors, third parties, and visitors.
To implement and maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS) for Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.
Responsibilities:
• Champion a high-performing safety culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the site's Health & Safety (H&SMS) and Environmental (EMS) Management Systems, ensuring compliance with all legal and company standards (e.g., ROGS, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Manage the site safety risk register and oversee risk assessments for all non-rail activities.
• Ensure contractor safety, including CDM compliance, RAMS reviews, and work permit issuance.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, implementing effective corrective actions.
• Conduct safety and environmental inspections and audits, tracking all actions to closure.
• Identify training needs and ensure all staff and contractors hold the required competencies.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on health, safety, and environmental KPIs.
• Deliver safety communications, including briefings, toolbox talks, alerts, and notices.
• Provide expert assurance for building safety, COSHH, fire safety, and lifting operations.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Qualified Risk Assessor and Accident Investigator.
• Proven experience managing safety & environment in a rail or other safety-critical industry.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Demonstrable ability to embed a positive safety culture in an operational environment.
Desirable:
• ISO 9001/14001/45001 Internal Auditor qualification.
• Behavioural Based Safety training.
• Understanding of engineering principles and rail depot operations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
A Great Place to Work
People are at the heart of our organisation. Our team is diverse, supportive, and flexible, with a collaborative work ethic. We are proud to hold:
• Investors in People Gold accreditation
• Investors in People ‘We Invest in Wellbeing’ Silver accreditation
• National Rail Awards 2023 – Fleet Achievement of the Year
• National Rail Awards 2023 – Safety Achievement of the Year
These accolades reflect our commitment to a supportive, inclusive workplace where employees thrive.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent salary, bonus, and benefits, including:
• 1.5x employer contributory pension scheme
• Financial wellbeing support
• Flexible working
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
• Enhanced Armed Forces policies
• Professional & personal development support
• Long service awards
• Employee recognition awards
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays (option to buy/sell 5 extra days)
• Additional leave for long service
• Season ticket loan
Full details will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
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