Associate Director - Safety Assurance

Affordable Houses Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director in Safety Assurance. This pivotal role involves providing technical leadership across various projects, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will lead safety assurance activities, conduct risk analysis, and develop safety cases while supporting business development efforts. With opportunities to work on international projects and travel within the UK and Ireland, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment committed to sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of engineering experience, including 5 years as a Principal Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and railway systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety assurance activities and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and conduct risk analysis.

Skills

Safety Assurance

Risk Analysis

Technical Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

BSc in Engineering

Chartered Status

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Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering, and operating firm. We work with our clients across transport, energy, and the built environment to build a sustainable and resilient world. We have over 50 years of experience and a workforce of over 19,000 employees worldwide.

As industry leaders, we are responsible for addressing major challenges such as climate change, digital transition, and population growth by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport, and buildings. Joining Egis means sharing our values of being people-first, committed to sustainability and innovation.

You can be based in London, Birmingham, Bristol, or Manchester.

About The Role

The purpose of this position is to provide technical leadership in Safety Assurance across various projects and manage the Safety Assurance team.

You will support business development and may work on international projects, including travel within the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety assurance activities and manage staff across projects.
• Ensure system safety compliance, risk analysis, and safety product preparation.
• Manage system safety products, hazard identification, and safety cases.
• Conduct hazard identification workshops and manage hazard records.
• Define risk acceptance principles and safety measures.
• Provide compliance evidence for safety regulations and work with assessment bodies.
• Develop safety cases, reliability analysis, and safety reports.
• Lead reporting, hazard logs, and safety assurance documentation.
• Verify design and construction for safety and reliability.
• Manage team resources and stakeholder communication.
• Support financial management, contracts, and business development.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environment, and quality policies.

Minimum Requirements

• 10-15 years of engineering/technical experience, with at least 5 years as a Principal Engineer or Associate.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, railway systems, and operations.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and technical management skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSc or higher in engineering or related field.
• Chartered status or equivalent.
• Experience in industry working groups and infrastructure procurement.
• Knowledge of the rail environment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. Applications are assessed based on experience and suitability. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace.