Engineering Safety Systems ＆ Standards Manager

Engineering Safety Systems & Standards Manager

Lead Safety. Drive Excellence. Shape the Future of Railway Engineering.

We are seeking an exceptional safety leader to take on the pivotal role of Engineering Safety Systems & Standards Manager, responsible for driving the development, performance, and continual improvement of our occupational, operational, and engineering safety management systems.

This is a senior leadership role at the heart of our Engineering Directorate—ideal for a highly experienced safety professional ready to influence strategy, lead a specialist team, and deliver industry-leading safety outcomes.

What You’ll Lead

• Champion fleet operational & occupational safety across Engineering

• Oversee safety investigations and ensure robust data-driven analysis

• Provide expert safety guidance to depot and engineering leadership teams

• Deliver internal & external audit programmes to ISO standards

• Develop, refine & implement Safety Management System processes

• Lead improvement programmes and secure investment through strong business cases

• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and industry best practice

• Foster a culture of openness, high performance, and continuous improvement

• Manage a team of 10 Safety Specialists and support fleet incident response (on-call)

What You’ll Bring

• NEBOSH Diploma (minimum)

• IEMA/ISEP Environmental Management qualification

• Risk Assessment & Internal Auditor qualifications

• Ideally Chartered IOSH (or working toward)

• Strong understanding of ISO safety, quality, energy & environmental standards

• Proven leadership & stakeholder influence across a complex organisation

• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in safety management, including leading safety teams

• Background in rolling stock engineering or similar high-risk environment

Why Join Us?

• Strategic leadership position within a major UK rail operator

• Opportunity to shape culture, systems, and long-term safety performance

• Work alongside senior engineering and safety professionals

• Lead meaningful change that protects staff and enhances operational excellence

If you’re a confident safety leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for high standards, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and play a key role in strengthening the safety foundation of our railway.

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