Environment Specialist

Network Rail is seeking an Environment Specialist in Swindon, UK, to provide expertise in Environmental Management. The role involves advising stakeholders on compliance, managing risks, and supporting sustainable outcomes in line with corporate policies. The position offers benefits such as travel discounts, a pension scheme, and a hybrid working option with a 35-hour workweek. Applicants are encouraged from all backgrounds, emphasizing inclusivity.
Location

Swindon, GB

Department Name

DN Head of Workforce Health, Safety & Environment W&W (112661) G5

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!

The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula.

Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About our people and the recruitment process - We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!
• Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
• GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network.
• Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.
• A range of Pension schemes to choose from
• Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working, and enhanced family friendly support.
• 5 days paid volunteering leave.
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.

In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

To find out more about the benefits at Network Rail, click here .

We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone . For more information about Network Rail click here

Brief Description

You will provide technical expertise in Environment Management across the region , giving specialist advice to support and enable the business to meet its compliance obligations, identify and manage risks, maximise opportunities and build capability in the line to deliver sustainable outcomes aligned to corporate environmental and sustainability policies & strategies.

As an Environment Specialist you will:
• Co-ordinate environmental management processes by provision of advice and support to all stakeholders to maintain compliance across the Region.
• Carry out assurance activities across the Region to evaluate the effectiveness of the Environmental Management System (EMS), assess compliance with legal and other requirements, and drive continuous improvement.
• Co-ordinate the integration of Regional Environmental Management System (EMS) and promote sustainability at all levels of the organisation.
• Follow up incidents and provide help and advice to interested parties to support the investigation and facilitate the implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist in the delivery of environmental training packages to promote environmental awareness and compliance to applicable legislation.

Location can be anywhere within the Wales and Western region.

About The Role (External)

Your Main Responsibilities will be to:
• Provide expert support and guidance on all environmental matters to delivery legislative compliance.
• Update and maintain environmental records and documentation to support the environment management system and emergency plans
• Provide the focus for liaison arrangements with environmental stakeholders.
• Produce and undertake a programme of surveillance and inspection checks.
• Monitor closeout of environmental non conformances.

You will ideally have
• Good understanding of UK and European environmental legislation and regulation
• Good understanding of environmental management system
• Knowledge of maintenance delivery process and techniques
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills

What Could Set You Apart
• Knowledge of operational railway environment
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard
• Membership of professional body

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide.

How To Apply (External)

Salary: £35,582 to £40,830per annum.

Closing date: 22 nd April 2025.

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications.Late applications will not be accepted.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Click here for more information.

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone.We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com) . For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak’s 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.

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

Some of our jobs require that candidates who receive a conditional offer undergo and pass a face-to-face 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.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.