Safety and Environment Manager (Long Marston)

Safety and Environment Manager (Long Marston)

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Description

Application Deadline: 18 July 2025

Department: Long Marston

Location: Warwickshire, Long Marston

Description
Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre
Porterbrook is on an exciting journey at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre (RIC) in Warwickshire, and we’re looking for outstanding people to be a part of our team at the 135-acre site.
We’ve made huge investments here that will see Long Marston RIC play a pivotal role in the future of the UK’s railway, as an exceptional facility to test and trial new traction technologies, securely store rolling stock and provide training in a live environment.
The UK’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train was built and is being tested by Porterbrook here, and we’re also the home of the country’s largest outdoor rail exhibition, Rail Live.
Our small, close-knit and passionate team based at the site ensure that everything runs smoothly across Long Marston RIC each day, and we have some exciting opportunities to join them.
Our Values
About the role
A great opportunity for an exceptional Safety and Environment Manager, to join the Porterbrook team.
Role Purpose
To support the General Manager – Site and Asset Management to enable the safe delivery of site activities at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre, through the development and implementation of risk-based systems and assurance processes.
To create and champion a safe delivery culture which is deeply embedded across all aspects of the site – including activities conducted by Porterbrook, contractors /3rd parties activity and visitors.
To implement and maintain the environmental management system (EMS) for Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.
Responsibilities

• Champion the development of a high performing, safe delivery culture on site in line with Porterbrook’s vision and values, and drive continued improvement in safety performance
• Ensure alignment of health & safety arrangements at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre (facilities and non-rail activities) with the company health & safety, strategy – working closely with Porterbrook’s Safety, Standards & Environment Manager
• Develop, implement, and maintain the site health & safety management system (H&SMS) to ensure alignment and compliance with The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (ROGS) and achieve and ensure continued certification to ISO 45001:2018
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health & safety, environmental legislation, and relevant industry standards
• Develop and maintain a site safety risk register, supported by a suite of risk assessments related to all non-rail operations activities conducted on site
• Identify health, safety, and environmental training needs, ensuring that the staff have the relevant levels of accredited competence to fulfil their roles, working closely with the Porterbrook Learning & Development Manager
• Ensure suitable and sufficient arrangements are in place for the safety management of contractors – including CDM compliance (where applicable) – including the review and acceptance of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and issue of site work permits
• Safety Management of events taking place on the Long Marston site
• Investigate safety events (accidents/ incidents and near misses), making suitable and sufficient recommendations to prevent recurrence and monitoring the effectiveness of their implementation
• Conduct site safety and environment inspections (planned and unplanned) and audits ensuring that the results of these are recorded and that all open actions are closed in a timely manner
• Implement and manage health and safety actions/ recommendations tracking ensuring that the results of these are recorded and that all open actions are closed in a timely manner
• Produce regular reports which include site related health & safety, and environment Key Performance Indictors (KPI’s)
• Develop Health and Safety alerts, bulletins, notices, ensuring that these are read and understood by all staff employed at the site, regular site users and visitors
• Conduct regular health and safety briefings and toolbox talks – including delivery to contractors and other 3rd parties where appropriate
• Develop, implement, and maintain the site health & safety management system (H&SMS) to ensure alignment, compliance ensure continued certification to ISO 14001:2015 - and ensure ongoing compliance with the agreed site environmental management plan & Biodiversity Net Gain
• Provide assurance of the suitability of safety management arrangements with regard to site buildings, COSHH, fire safety, lifting activities, and use of equipment
• Attend meetings on behalf of the General Manager – Operations and Safety as required
  

Skills / Experience
What you’ll need to have

• Nebosh General Certificate or equivalent (Essential)
• ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 or 45001:2018 internal auditor (Desirable)
• Trained risk assessor (Essential)
• Trained accident investigator (Essential)
• Behavioural Based Safety training (Desirable)
• Experience of managing safety & environment in the rail industry – or comparable safety critical industry
• Demonstrable experience of delivering a positive and sustaining safe delivery culture in an operational environment
• Conversant with relevant health & Safety, and environmental legislation, and rail industry standards
• Understanding of fundamental engineering principals and experience of working in a rail depot environment

It would be great if you also had

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams at all levels
• Strong critical thinking skills
  

A great place to work
People are the heart of Porterbrook. Our close knit team is diverse, supportive and flexible. We have a collaborative work ethic both within the company and with our customers and suppliers. In recognition of this we have been awarded:

• Investors in People Gold accreditation
• Investors in People ‘We Invest in Wellbeing’ Gold accreditation
• National Rail Awards 2023 Fleet Achievement of the Year
• National Rail Awards 2023 Safety Achievement of the Year

These accolades reflect the company's dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to thrive.
To learn more about why Porterbrook is a great place to work please visit our website and follow us on social media.
Our benefits
We are seeking the very best talent to join the team, and offer an excellent salary, along with bonus and benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great organisation with outstanding people and a road map for the future to grow and develop the business. Some of our benefits are listed below:

• 1.5x employer contributory pension scheme
• Financial wellbeing support
• Flexible working
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Adoption & Shared Parental Leave benefits
• Enhanced Armed Forces policies
• Ongoing support with professional and personal development
• Long service awards
• Porterbrook Star awards
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ additional leave
• Additional days annual leave for long service
• Season ticket loan

Should you be suitable for the role, the full benefits package will be discussed in more detail during your screening call.
Equal Opportunities
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.
Accessibility
We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please get in touch with us at We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist.
To apply
Please follow the link at the top of this page to send your CV and a covering email with full details of why you would be a great addition to the Porterbrook team, along with details of your current salary and notice period.
This vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
What happens next?
Once your application has been reviewed, our recruitment team will be in contact.
Our interview process is typically two stages to ensure a thorough evaluation while providing a chance for you to showcase your skills and fit for our team. This approach allows us to engage in meaningful discussions, assess your qualifications more comprehensively, and ensure a mutual alignment with our company values. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we look forward to meeting you!
Please note we are not accepting approaches from recruitment agencies for this role.
We support

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Rail Transportation

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