Route Accident & Assurance Investigator

Network Rail
£35,582 - £42,218 a year
City of London, England
Full time
3 days ago
Route Accident & Assurance Investigator (12 month maternity cover)


Location


Blackfriars, GB


Department Name


IP Capable Owner H&S (454115) G2


About Network Rail


Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!


Brief Description


Lead selected Investigations into serious accidents, incidents, environment and major performance loss events through examination of evidence to establish immediate and underlying causes, and to make suitable recommendations to improve health, safety, and environmental performance. To carry out assurance activities enabling the Route to discharge its recommendations efficiently.


About the role (External)


Key Accountabilities

Act as the lead Investigator in selected serious investigations to deliver investigations to professional standards, identifying immediate and underlying causes, and delivering reports of a high standard which fulfil the remit timescales and justify recommendations to correct the causes identified.

Develop close working relationships with route based designated competent persons and investigators; provide specialist advice and support as necessary to promote improvements in the standard of investigation processes, report quality, and share best practice.

Manage responses to comments and queries concerning investigation reports, taking steps to have information appropriately evaluated.

Establish constructive working relationships with external organisations, including other Railway Group Members that generate a respect within those organisations for investigations led by Network Rail.

Act as a coach to those performing local accident investigations and support those charged with implementing recommendations.

Review and evaluate the full ranges of reports and emerging data to assess the performance of the assigned assurance processes.

Produce specific reviews and reports from emerging trends, audits and investigation findings drawing out meaningful conclusions regarding the safety and environmental management systems and risk control measures.

Advance the culture change agenda by applying principles of fairness to investigations.

Motivated by emerging trends or at the direction of the safety team, undertake safety assurance and confidence measurement activities, including on-site verification.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above
  • Detailed knowledge of investigation techniques and able to demonstrate their proper application
  • Good knowledge of railway operations, engineering, safety and environmental management
  • Good knowledge of health and safety legislation
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • Logical thinker, with good analytical skills and computer operating skills


Desirable

Level 6 NEBOSH or Degree or equivalent

Good influencing skills


Salary: Band 4B £35,582-£42,218 plus a Location Allowance of £3,270.

Closing date: 18 July 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note: This is a 12 month fixed term contract/ maternity cover opportunity.


Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

You can visit Evenbreaks 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.


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Route Accident & Assurance Investigator (12 month maternity cover)


Location


Blackfriars, GB


Department Name


IP Capable Owner H&S (454115) G2


About Network Rail


Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!


Brief Description


Lead selected Investigations into serious accidents, incidents, environment and major performance loss events through examination of evidence to establish immediate and underlying causes, and to make suitable recommendations to improve health, safety, and environmental performance. To carry out assurance activities enabling the Route to discharge its recommendations efficiently.


About the role (External)


Key Accountabilities

Act as the lead Investigator in selected serious investigations to deliver investigations to professional standards, identifying immediate and underlying causes, and delivering reports of a high standard which fulfil the remit timescales and justify recommendations to correct the causes identified.

Develop close working relationships with route based designated competent persons and investigators; provide specialist advice and support as necessary to promote improvements in the standard of investigation processes, report quality, and share best practice.

Manage responses to comments and queries concerning investigation reports, taking steps to have information appropriately evaluated.

Establish constructive working relationships with external organisations, including other Railway Group Members that generate a respect within those organisations for investigations led by Network Rail.

Act as a coach to those performing local accident investigations and support those charged with implementing recommendations.

Review and evaluate the full ranges of reports and emerging data to assess the performance of the assigned assurance processes.

Produce specific reviews and reports from emerging trends, audits and investigation findings drawing out meaningful conclusions regarding the safety and environmental management systems and risk control measures.

Advance the culture change agenda by applying principles of fairness to investigations.

Motivated by emerging trends or at the direction of the safety team, undertake safety assurance and confidence measurement activities, including on-site verification.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above
  • Detailed knowledge of investigation techniques and able to demonstrate their proper application
  • Good knowledge of railway operations, engineering, safety and environmental management
  • Good knowledge of health and safety legislation
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • Logical thinker, with good analytical skills and computer operating skills


Desirable

Level 6 NEBOSH or Degree or equivalent

Good influencing skills


How to apply (External)


Salary: Band 4B £35,582-£42,218 plus a Location Allowance of £3,270.

Closing date: 18 July 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.

Please note: This is a 12 month fixed term contract/ maternity cover opportunity.

Click apply now to apply.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

You can visit Evenbreaks 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.

Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information


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