Health And Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager (Assurance) Location: Manchester and North West Sector: Rail Infrastructure Job Type: Permanent / Contract The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager (Assurance) to join the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering health and safety assurance across major rail infrastructure works. You''ll undertake audits, inspections, thematic reviews and targeted assurance activities to ensure effective controls are in place across live construction and railway operations. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain risk-based assurance schedules aligned to programme risks and planned works. Deliver Alliance-level audits, inspections, thematic reviews and assurance activities. Conduct site assurance across major works, possessions, blockades, nights and weekends. Assess the effectiveness of health and safety controls across contractors and supply chain partners. Produce clear, evidence-based assurance reports. Manage findings, actions and evidence within the Align system. Monitor corrective actions through to successful close-out. Identify recurring trends, risks and opportunities for improvement. Support governance reporting and Integrated Assurance Reviews. Build strong stakeholder relationships whilst maintaining assurance independence. Essential Requirements Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH). NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health and Safety qualification. ..... full job details .....