Safety, Health & Environment Specialist [Risk Improvement] in Milton Keynes

Who We Are

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitmentsclick here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

Location: This role is based in The Quadrant, Milton Keynes. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. Please note for this role you will need to live within 90 minutes of The Quadrant, Milton Keynes.

Band & Salary: Band.4.B £35,582 - £43,400 per annum depending on skills and experience.

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

About The Role Section

• Deliver key Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) strategies, programmes and initiatives that strengthen risk management capability, systems, processes and culture across the business.
• Support the development and implementation of SHE management frameworks, ensuring a consistent and integrated approach that drives continuous improvement.
• Deliver assurance activities and plans that provide confidence in the effective management of Safety, Health and Environment risks and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to improvement programmes that enhance risk management, assurance processes and organisational learning.
• Provide specialist SHE expertise to support investigations, identify root causes and drive continuous improvement.
• Produce and share reports, insights and communications that help leaders and stakeholders make informed decisions about SHE performance and risk.
• Deliver expert SHE advice and support to Route Services teams, ensuring risks are effectively managed and controls remain robust and effective.
• Support the development of a positive safety culture, helping teams embed effective risk management practices and drive behavioural change.
• Provide guidance on regulatory, industry and company requirements, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and supporting engagement with regulatory bodies.
• Work collaboratively with Safety, Health & Environment Managers to promote best practice and support the successful delivery of the SHE strategy.
• Regular travel throughout the UK, primarily by rail, with occasional overnight stays will be required.

Your experience and skills

• Must be a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above
• Knowledge and experience of working with appropriate ISO management system standards in a complex business, e.g. ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Demonstrable experience of internal auditing of SHE activities in a high-risk industry
• Relevant experience in SHE and/or Q Governance, Risk, Assurance and Improvement in highly complex or high hazard organisations
• Experience in preparing and reviewing SHE insights and communications
• Strong influencing and communication skills
• Good understanding of the UK and European legislative framework and requirements

Please see attached job description for full details.

Desirable Criteria

• Educated to degree level
• Internal or Lead audit trained
• NEBOSH H&S Certificate or equivalent
• Experience of Health and Safety, Quality and/or Environmental management
• Experience of risk management in High Hazard industries
• Experience of Supply Chain Management and Assurance
• Experience of Network Rail procurement processes and technical tender evaluation
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence and knowledge of Sentinel requirements
• Experience of working within an operational railway environment
• Experience of working with the Procurement & Commercial team on tenders

Additional Information

Contact: If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments, please contact RSresourcing@networkrail.co.uk

Closing date: Thursday 17th September 2026. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.

Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 28/09/26, depending on business requirements.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision

EP Health, Safety & Sustainability (618663) G2