Health & Safety Manager – Rail & Civil (3‑month contract)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a Tier 1 contractor delivering high‑profile rail and civil engineering projects across the North West. This three‑month contract role involves hands‑on leadership on live rail sites, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards and CDM 2015 regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead H&S management across live rail and civil sites, aligning with Network Rail standards and CDM 2015.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, high‑risk work audits and possession/blockade monitoring, including night and weekend work.
• Lead root‑cause investigations for near‑misses, accidents and dangerous occurrences, producing clear reports and prevention plans.
• Review and approve Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, Risk Assessments and Method Statements for complex civil and trackside operations.
• Act as the primary H&S contact for Network Rail, subcontractors and regulatory bodies.
• Drive behavioural safety initiatives across site teams and supply‑chain partners.

Required profile

• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent Level 6 H&S qualification.
• CMIOSH status (or actively working towards Grad IOSH).
• Valid Personal Track Safety (PTS) card.
• Minimum 5 years of H&S management experience in rail and civil engineering environments.
• Proven experience working for or with Tier 1 contractors on multi‑disciplinary framework projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015, Network Rail Company Standards and principal contractor requirements.

Required skills

• Risk Assessment development and review.
• Method Statement preparation.
• Root‑cause investigation.
• Safety inspections and high‑risk work audits.
• Application of Network Rail standards.

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate (£400‑£500 per day).
• Opportunity to work on high‑visibility rail and civil projects.
• Supportive, safety‑focused team environment.
• Potential for extension based on project needs.