Mr Rob Webb
BSc (Hons), MSc, CMIOSH
Overview
Rob has over twenty five years’ experience in safety and assurance in the rail industry, both in the UK and Worldwide. Rob has a proven track record in safety management at senior level and a deep knowledge of UK/EU and international safety legislation and standards. He has well-established commercial skills and real-world experience of developing and managing relationships with high profile stakeholders.
As Compliance Director for Etihad Rail he led the development and implementation of the corporate rail safety certification, acceptance and assurance compliance regime. As part of this role, he sat on the GCC Mainline Project Committee for the development of Common Guidelines for Operational and Institutional Requirements and was a Member of the National Rail Committee for the development of Federal Rail Legislation for the UAE.
As HSQE Director for Serco Dubai Metro in the Middle East and Safety and Assurance Director for Serco Docklands, Rob led the development of HSQE policies, programmes and processes and was the lead safety interface with the ORR for regulatory permissioning for DLR London City Airport and Woolwich Arsenal extensions. Similarly, in the Middle East, Rob was lead safety interface with the Dubai Government Roads and Transport Authority to gain regulatory permission for the Dubai Metro Green Line operation.
Rob has extensive experience in risk management, with a number of projects with Interfleet Technology and Rail Link Engineering. Risk assessment was also a key part of his London Underground safety experience, where his railway career developed.
His career demonstrates the planning and execution of: HSQE and assurance strategies; Competence and business continuity management systems; Railway certification, acceptance and assurance regimes; Risk management strategy; Audit; Accident investigation; and HSQE trouble-shooting. Rob has also used this experience to support a number of significant railway bids.
Specialisms
| Industry | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Railways | 25 |
| Engineering | 20 |
| Public services | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Topic | Years Experience |
|---|---|
| Business benefits | 25 |
| Leadership | 20 |
| Risk management | 20 |
| Corporate responsibility | 15 |
| Horizon scanning | 15 |
| Managing for health and safety | 25 |
| Government setting an example | 15 |
| Involving workers | 25 |
| Managing for health and safety | 25 |
| Better regulation | 20 |
| Risk education | 20 |
Services
Fees
Rates to be discussed on an assignment by assignment basis
Investigation, Review and Audit
Sometimes it helps to get an independent view of your world. Touchstone Safety is your partner for independent investigations, management and process reviews and auditing. We take the time to understand your organisation and its culture to enable us to undertake thorough reviews leading to pragmatic solutions.
Providing an Independent perspective with pragmatic solutions
Regulatory Certification and Compliance
Touchstone Safety can guide you through the regulatory certification process, assist with the preparation of submission material and prepare you for the ongoing maintenance of your authorisation.
Helping to suppport on regulatory permissioning regimes
Advisory / Consultancy
With our years of experience , we’re able to develop and enhance your strategies, systems and processes, bring fresh thinking to a problem or simply share some of the workload. At Touchstone Safety we have the capabilities and experience to take your company forwards.
Helping you to develop your business
Bid / Opportunity Support
Touchstone Safety is your partner for bid development. Our real world experience covering regulatory, contractor and client environments means we understand what is required to give your organisation the best opportunity to succeed.
Providing expert perspective
Mobilisation and Startup
Touchstone Safety is your partner for turning bid commitments into reality. With experience in large scale mobilisation, system demonstration, trial operations and startup, from network enhancements to greenfield developments we have the capacity and capability to assist. With experience in large scale mobilisation, system demonstration, trial operations and startup, from network enhancements to greenfield developments we have the capacity and capability to assist.
Helping turning bid commitments into reality.
Management System Development
Touchstone Safety can support you with expertise in the development, implementation, maintenance and review of management systems covering Health and Safety, Risk, Environment, Safety Assurance, Competence, Emergency & Crisis and Business Continuity in line with international standards.
Providing personalised real world solutions
Work History
| Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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| Owner / Managing Consultant, Touchstone Safety Ltd, UK | 02.2017 - today | Rob established Touchstone Safety Limited to provide Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE), Risk and Assurance advice and support to the transport industry in the UK and Internationally in a consultancy capacity. Example projects undertaken include:
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| Compliance Director, Etihad Rail PJSC, UAE | 09.2013 - 02.2017 | Rob led the development and implementation of the corporate rail safety certification, acceptance and assurance compliance regime. He ensured that the development, operation and maintenance of the UAE rail network followed Etihad Rail’s Integrated Management System (IMS), international best practice and recognised standards. Rob was also responsible for developing and implementing crisis management and business continuity management systems. Key achievements:
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| HSQE Director, Serco Dubai Metro, (Operator of the Dubai Metro) | 07.2010 - 09.2017 | Rob led the development of HSQE policies, programmes and processes. Rob developed and maintained stakeholder relationships with Dubai Government Roads and Transport Authority. He directed resources and activities to support HSQE programmes through the provision of advice and guidance to the Executive and Board. Rob managed teams of multi-disciplinary professional HSQE staff to budget, time, quality and agreed targets, while maintaining an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge and preparedness across the organisation to support a culture that prioritises effective safety and balances over all associated costs. Key achievements:
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| Safety & Assurance Director, Serco Docklands (Operator of the DLR) | 01.2005 - 07.2010 | Rob led the development of HSQE policies, programmes and processes. Rob developed and maintained stakeholder relationships with UK Office of Rail and Road (ORR). He directed resources and activities to support HSQE programmes through the provision of advice and guidance to the Executive and Board. Key achievements:
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| Senior Consultant – Risk Management, Interfleet Technology | 01.2003 - 01.2005 | As an Associate Senior Consultant, Rob was engaged in a number of projects. Key Achievements:
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| Risk Assessment Manager, Rail Link Engineering | 01.2001 - 01.2003 | Rob held specific responsibility for Civil Engineering Design and Construction within the Channel Tunnel Rail Link Project. He advised and assisted in establishing and maintaining procedures for the systematic control of rail safety risk during CTRL design and procurement. Key Achievements:
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| Various Safety Roles, London Underground Ltd | 01.1995 - 01.2001 | During his employment with London Underground Rob worked in a variety of roles which covered: the provision on advice on strategic and operational safety; statutory obligations process, risk assessments; safety improvement programmes and compliance cost assessment. Key Achievements:
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Membership of Professional Bodies
| Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 06.1997 | 10.2016 |
Qualifications
| Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
|---|---|---|---|
| City & Guilds | Other | Level 4 NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety Practice | 04.2008 |
| Other | Degree or Above | Master of Science (MSc) in Risk and Reliability Methods | 07.2016 |
| NEBOSH | Diploma | Specialist Diploma in Environmental Management | 02.1999 |
| NEBOSH | Certificate | National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health | 03.1997 |
Further Information
Qualifications include:
- MSc Risk and Reliability Methods (Loughborough University, UK)
- NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health & Safety Practice (City and Guilds, UK)
- BSc (Hons) Geology and Computer Science (Staffordshire University, UK)
- Specialist Diploma in Environmental Management (NEBOSH, UK)
- National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH, UK)
- Kelvin TopSet Senior Investigator
- BCI Good Practice Guidelines
- International Engineering Safety Management (iESM)