Rail Health and Safety Compliance Coordinator

Reference: H&SADVKU
Type: Contract
Position: Rail Health and Safety Compliance Coordinator
Location: Coventry, England
Industry: Health and Safety
Salary: £250 - £325 per day + Inside IR35
Description:
 

Rail Health and Safety Compliance Coordinator

Job Title

Rail Health and Safety Compliance Coordinator

Department

Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance (HSE)

Reports To

Health & Safety Manager / Compliance Manager

Job Purpose

The Rail Health and Safety Compliance Coordinator supports the implementation and monitoring of health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across rail operations. The role ensures compliance with railway legislation, company policies, and industry standards while promoting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate health and safety compliance activities across rail projects and operational sites.
• Monitor compliance with the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations (ROGS), Health and Safety at Work Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Maintain health and safety management systems and compliance documentation.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Assist with internal and external safety audits.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Monitor completion of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain safety records, reports, and statutory documentation.
• Coordinate risk assessments and method statement (RAMS) reviews.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and exercises.
• Monitor contractor and supplier compliance with rail safety requirements.
• Track employee competence, training, medicals, and certification requirements.
• Produce health and safety performance reports and KPI dashboards.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and positive safety behaviours.
• Support safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Ensure documentation is maintained in accordance with ISO 45001 and company procedures.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, principal contractors, and internal departments regarding compliance matters.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience within the rail industry.
• Knowledge of UK rail health and safety legislation.
• Experience supporting health and safety management systems.
• Experience conducting inspections and audits.
• Incident investigation experience.
• Strong understanding of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Experience maintaining compliance records and documentation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience working within Network Rail infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Sentinel competency management.
• Understanding of Common Safety Method (CSM) requirements.
• Experience using safety management software.
• Experience supporting ISO management systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards).
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor.
• PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.