Who We Are
At Network Rail, we're the publicly owned operator of Britain's rail infrastructure.
We're trusted custodians of one of our nation's most critical public assets: Scotland's Railway.
We keep Scotland moving - connecting people and places, supporting businesses, public services and communities - driving economic, social and environmental success.
Our work spans almost 20% of the UK network and between 2024 and 2029, we're investing £4.8 billion to enhance our stations and routes, supporting new passenger and freight rolling stock.
Working together with train operators, our investment will mean a more reliable, climate resilient railway; a better customer experience; and greener, more sustainable travel that links cities, towns, urban and rural communities with each other and with the wider UK.
But it's our people who make this progress possible. At Network Rail Scotland, you'll find an inclusive, supportive and flexible working culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. Join us.
This is your railway - and it's moving forward. For more information about Network Rail click here.
About the role
Help create a safer, healthier workplace for colleagues across Scotland's railway. Working alongside frontline teams, managers and Trade Union representatives, you'll provide trusted advice, influence positive change and support the response to operational challenges as they arise. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll turn lessons learned into lasting improvements, helping ensure everyone goes home safe every day while contributing to the delivery of a safe, reliable railway for our passengers and customers.
Please note this is a 12-month secondment/FTC opportunity. Interviews are likely to commence the week beginning the 23rd of November.
Here are some of the duties your role will include: -
- Provide support and guidance to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams on all workforce health, safety and environmental matters.
- Provide support in the collation and analysis of workforce health, safety & environment data.
- Check that health, safety and environment management systems are adhered to.
- Support the implementation of national safety improvement programmes and take the national lead on designated activities.
- Provide guidance to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams in the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents and the Formal Investigation Process.
- Coordinate and monitor safety tours and staff surveillance for the teams.
- Identify key risks and make recommendations for control measures.
- Take an active role in developing the teams in matters of workforce health, safety and the environment.
- Initiate appropriate analysis to identify adverse trends and make recommendations on corrective action.
- Monitor the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents including ownership by an appropriate Designated Competent Person (DCP).
- Provide support in the monitoring and reporting of progress to close out non-conformance reports and audit / self-certification actions.
- Provide support to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams when interfacing with external safety and environmental bodies.
How to apply - External
Salary: Starting at £46,701 and rising to £56,963 per annum. Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
Closing date: Midnight of 18th of November 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency-based interview. If any additional stages or testing/assessments are to take place, you will be notified of these.
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This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity.
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Your experience and skills
What you will bring to the role: -
- Must be a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above
- Knowledge of Network Rail Health and Safety Management System
- Knowledge of Network Rail Environment Management System
- Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques
- Knowledge of investigations process and techniques
- Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
It's desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role: -
- Knowledge of operational railway environment
- Institute of Environmental Management Award (IEMA)