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A seasoned business leader with over 34 years of expertise in business operations and Health and Safety leadership.

A Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner, a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, and an Associate member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

A modern Health and Safety professional with an impressive track record in operational leadership and transformative Health and Safety practices.

An inspiring business leader focused on driving organisational change while motivating people through a challenging journey.

Collaborative and persuasive, cultivating enduring relationships with strategic stakeholders, clients, and industry partners. A frontrunner in business recovery, performance enhancement, and transformational initiatives.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Health and Safety Leader

Mark Groombridge - Current affiliations with professional bodies.

CMIOSH

Chartered Member of the Institution for Occupational Safety & Health since 2019.

Actively practicing as a Chartered Health & Safety Practitioner.

Continuous professional development documented with ISOH to ensure Health & Safety Practitioner skills remain up-to-date with current industry changes.

FCMI

Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute was attained in the year 2016, marking a significant achievement in professional development.

Awarded the prestigious status of Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute in the year 2016, recognising excellence in management and leadership qualities.

AMICE

Recognised as an associate member of the institution of civil engineers in the year 2023, highlighting commitment to maintaining high standards in engineering practices.

Fostering meaningful collaboration between the Health & Safety and Civil Engineering sectors through our ongoing partnership with the prestigious Institution of Civil Engineers.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Mark Groombridge - Health and Safety Practitioner

Level 7 Diploma

Occupational Health & Safety.

Level 5 Diploma

Advance Environmental Management.

Level 5 Diploma

Occupational Health & Safety.

NEBOSH

National Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, with credit.

HNC

Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering, with merit.

ONC

Ordinary National Certificate in Civil Engineering, with merit.
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PROFESSIONAL CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Health and Safety Business Leader

Mark Groombridge - Career achievements.

CHARTERED MEMBER

Achieved the prestigious Chartered Member status CMIOSH from the esteemed Institution of Occupational Safety & Health in the year 2019, a significant milestone that reflects my dedication and commitment to maintaining high standards in occupational safety.

Achieved Chartered Member status CMIOSH from the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health in 2019.

NATIONAL RAIL AWARDS

  • Highly Commended at the prestigious National Rail Awards for outstanding personal determination and relentless efforts to significantly improve train performance and enhance passenger experience.

ENGAGEMENT

  • Unbeaten record in a Mori Q12 employee engagement survey, showcasing a remarkable level of satisfaction and commitment from our workforce. This achievement represents the highest Network Rail score recorded over ten years, highlighting our dedication to fostering a positive and supportive workplace environment.

HIGHSPEED ONE

  • Designed and meticulously implemented a robust safety-critical maintenance strategy specifically tailored for the UK's first ever high-speed railway, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards throughout.

SAFETY CULTURE

  • Improved business safety cultures in a number of organisations. Working with partners on transformation programmes, including award-winning consultants Q5, Alkoomi, Keystone and JLA.

  • Leading a positive Health and Safety culture.

BOOTS ON THE GROUND

  • Pioneer of the "Boots on the Ground" concept. Engaging Executive Directors with people and teams through site interaction events.

  • Realistic conversations at the point of risk where people are set to work.

PROGRAMME DELIVERY

  • Implemented a £3.5M asset management system six months ahead of the programme, saving £1.2M during the construction of Highspeed One.

SPEED RESTRICTIONS

  • Removed 21 longstanding speed restrictions over twelve months. Using innovation and a programme of work to draw down on a long-term investment strategy.

  • Challenging the status quo with innovative ideas and engineering solutions.

300KM/PH HIGH-SPEED TESTING

  • Facilitated the critical path planning of 300KPH high-speed phase testing for the initial opening of Highspeed One.

  • The logistics, planning and delivery in collaboration with the operational team to deliver a phased increase of high-speed train testing up to 300KM/PH.

STONEBLOWER IMPLEMENTATION

  • Pioneered the first Stoneblower maintenance machine into the UK on the Kent contract area.

  • Groundbreaking at the time, managing delivery, handback and fault finding during the implementation phase.

BI-DIRECTIONAL WORKING

  • Designed the first maintenance use of simplified bi-directional working in the Southern Region.

  • Management of operational interfaces, health and safety arrangements and planning of maintenance activities.

GIVING BACK

  • Engaged (voluntary) with a private school who had closed a large part of their premises as a fire precaution, fallowing a board decision.

  • Visited the site and created an immediate action plan to reopen the building safely and in liaison with a professional fire expert.

  • The building had been closed for a number of weeks but was safely reopened days after the visit.

EDUCATION SUPPORT

  • Supported a number of education governance boards on matters concerning Health & Safety governance. Provided practical advice and support. 
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