Metro and Rail Projects (MRP) have extensive experience of working on high profile projects for most of the UK’s light rail and tram operators and on the UK heavy rail network. We are recognised as a market leader for the provision of renewal and minor enhancements services to the light rail sector and as a supplier of choice to the wider rail market.
Our specialist teams continue to offer high quality track construction, maintenance and renewals to a wide range of clients including: Nottingham Express Transit, Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram, and London Tramlink as well as a number of Major Contractors on the heavy rail network.
We have a great opportunity for a Health and Safety Advisor to join the Metro and Rail Division initially based in Doncaster.
You will be responsible for:
- Responsible for monitoring the implementation of standards and procedures on a day to day basis to enable compliance with the VolkerRail Safety Management System as detailed in the company safety cases.
- This post is also required to assist with safety critical assessments of possession management staff on a required basis.
- Assist in maintaining local contract area emergency plans as directed by the Senior H&S Manager.
- Responsible for Accident and Incident Reporting and Investigation at local level ensuring information is provided in a timely manner to enable liaison with enforcing authorities and required client(s).
- Carry out site safety audits and inspections of VolkerRail activities ensuring items requiring attention are resolved with responsible managers and communicated to the Senior H&S Manager. Advice and assistance must be provided to line managers to ensure they work safety and are compliant with company standards and procedures.
- Assist in the communication of Safety and Standards issues throughout contract areas ensuring an improving Safety Culture is developed and maintained.
- Monitor compliance with Health and Safety legislation, including COSHH, PUWER and LOLER regulations.
- The discharge of these safety critical duties and responsibilities within this JD/SRS and any other safety critical competencies are mandatory upon the post holder.
- Liaison and communication with VolkerRail staff and contractors plus all relevant external contacts as required in order to discharge the duties and responsibilities of this JD/SRS.
- Responsible for operating within the practice and procedures of the integrated management system.
- Alerting Senior Management, QA Manager to any non-conformance or deficiency in quality, materials, services or workmanship.
- Identifies training needs, undertake the required in-house training / briefing and carry out assessment of personnel under their control.
About you
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
- Experience in a similar role in the rail/construction industry
- PTS
- Internal auditor
- A Full UK Driving licence
- CSCS is desirable
If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
