Level Crossing Manager

To be the single point of contact for a portfolio of level crossings on the network, responsible for managing the risk so far as is reasonably practicable to passengers and members of the public through undertaking industry acceptable standard risk assessments, level crossing inspections, faulting and minor maintenance as allocated. To build and manage effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders., 1. Undertake, and review quantitative and qualitative risk assessments in accordance with relevant level crossings standards determining and implementing appropriate risk mitigation supported by cost benefit analysis.

2. Undertake level crossing inspection, faulting and maintenance, accurately report all work completed/not completed.

3. Review and evaluate planning applications where level crossings are, or may be, affected. Arrange for the drafting of level crossing orders required for modernisation, renewal or change to enable compliance with level crossing Legal Orders.

4. Identify and progress closure or implement other necessary control measures to reduce level crossing risk as low as reasonably practicable.

5. Lead operational input to level crossing renewal / modernisation / closure projects for inclusion in the business plan, taking into account operating requirements and risk mitigation factors.

6. Produce / maintain records as required.

7. Provide support to route safety meetings, including OPSRAM and TCRAG, as required.

8. Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions, adhering to company policies and procedures.

9. Manage the process for vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control to be fit for use and to be used / stored and disposed of correctly.

10. Act as principal contact on level crossing issues for local representatives and external stakeholders for defined area.

· Good knowledge of ORR Principles and Guidance relating to level crossings, including the procedure for obtaining Level Crossing Approval Orders

· Good knowledge of quantified and qualitative risk assessment tools and techniques

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Experience of preparing concise, comprehensive and informative reports

· Demonstrable influencing skills

· Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need

· PTS

Desirable

· A recognised risk or health and safety professional qualification

· Member of the Institution of Railway Operators

· Previous experience in an operating, engineering, station or safety environment

· Good knowledge of human factors and public interface risks at level crossings

· IWA/COSS

Salary: £35,582 - £40,029, plus Inner London Allowance of £3270, subsidised railway travel and optional private medical, 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. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a choice of contributory pension schemes, a generous annual leave package, a bonus scheme and an annual subsidy on season tickets.

Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.