Impactful Rail Safety & System Assurance Associate

Arup; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Profit Sharing

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking an Associate in Safety Risk & System Assurance - Rail to lead rail safety assurance work, manage project delivery, and mentor teams across train control, infrastructure and communications domains.

You will apply first‑principles engineering judgement within established safety practices, align safety strategy with programme objectives, and grow client partnerships for valuable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with membership of a relevant professional institution (IET, IMechE, SARS).
• Significant experience in leading rail safety and risk programmes.
• Strong grasp of UK/European rail safety assurance frameworks and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of rail safety assurance and risk work on projects or major work packages.
• Own safety management activities including hazard analysis and safety case development.
• Apply safety analysis techniques (HAZID/HAZOP/FTA) and risk modelling.
• Lead engagement with ISA/AsBo and manage independent assurance interfaces.
• Develop capability and coach team members in rail safety risk and system assurance.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Arup is seeking an Associate in Safety Risk & System Assurance - Rail to lead rail safety assurance work, manage project delivery, and mentor teams across train control, infrastructure and communications domains.

You will apply first‑principles engineering judgement within established safety practices, align safety strategy with programme objectives, and grow client partnerships for valuable outcomes.