Health Safety Environment Director

Are you ready to make a real impact on safety across the rail industry? We’re looking for a seasoned Health & Safety professional to lead and influence safety improvements across our region.

In this role, you’ll bring a broad and deep understanding of HSE, gained from years of experience across multiple industries—including regulatory roles in the rail sector. You’ll hold a postgraduate diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and have the competence and credibility to engage with senior leaders, board members, and frontline teams alike.

What sets you apart is your ability to consistently deliver safety improvements, not just manage them.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Daily Safety Oversight: Start each day reviewing incident logs—checking for missed events, assessing injuries, and ensuring follow-up actions are taken to learn and improve.
• Team Collaboration: Support your team and connect regularly with safety colleagues across Wales, Western, Capital Delivery, Construction Services, Technical Authority, System Operator, and other regions—as well as our suppliers.
• Governance & Reporting: Attend and contribute to regional and business-wide governance meetings, helping shape decisions and prepare impactful H&S reports.
• Site Engagement: Visit sites to assess how safety systems are working in practice and gather feedback directly from colleagues.
• Stakeholder Management: Lead sensitive conversations with staff, passengers, and stakeholders—especially in the aftermath of incidents—ensuring transparency and compassion.
• Union Partnership: Work closely with trade unions to foster understanding and collaboration across our diverse workforce.

Why This Role?

No two days are the same. You’ll be challenged, inspired, and supported as you help shape a safer future for everyone who interacts with our railway. If you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.