TES is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Controller of Site Safety (COSS) to join our rail operations team on an initial 3 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the safe and efficient delivery of track maintenance, renewals, and infrastructure works across the rail network.
As a COSS, you will be responsible for leading site teams and ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with Network Rail standards, company procedures, and industry safety requirements. Working closely with clients, site personnel, and operational teams, you will coordinate resources, deliver safety briefings, manage workforce activities, and maintain a safe working environment while ensuring works are completed on time and to specification.
You will take ownership of staff welfare, team leadership, and site safety performance, ensuring effective communication, compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements, and the professional representation of TES at all times. The role also offers the opportunity to support the development of team members through coaching, mentoring, and ongoing competency assessment.
This position would suit an experienced rail professional with current PTS, COSS, and Lookout competencies, a strong understanding of Network Rail standards, and proven people management skills. You'll be joining a business that places safety, teamwork, and operational excellence at the heart of everything it does, empowering its teams to deliver high-quality rail services while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.