Lead Independent Safety Assessor – Rail Systems

Candu Energy; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking experienced Railway Engineering Safety Professionals to deliver assessment body and ISA activities within the Transportation division. Roles are based in Derby, Birmingham, Manchester, with other locations considered, and a broad UK/Rail focus that includes international work.

You will act as Lead Independent Safety Assessor for ASBo and ISA, applying EN standards and RS/TECH regulations while collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and authorities to deliver safety

Qualifications

• Experience applying Independent Safety Assessment activities as an AsBo and ISA in rail.
• Knowledge of TSIs, NTSNs, RGS and RIS standards.
• Hazard identification and risk analysis (HAZID/HAZOP/FTA/FMECA).
• RAM analysis and assurance experience.
• Authorisation and safety management of rolling stock, signalling, and rail infrastructure.
• Identify hazards and assess mitigations in projects.
• Escalate when needed to appropriate supporting parties.
• Presentations and liaison with ORR, NRAP, SRPs.
• Develop and implement assurance strategies/plans.
• Draft Safety Assessment Plans and Safety Reports.
• Chartered Engineer status or ongoing application.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Independent Safety Assessor for AsBo and ISA across projects.
• Collaborate with industry organisations to define and solve problems.
• Create opportunities within the rail industry with clients and teams.
• Deliver Independent Safety Assessment activities and Interoperability Assurance.
• Engage with stakeholders to shape services and meet needs.
• Support bid writing and pricing to win work.
• Manage programmes and budgets for project delivery.
• Continuously develop professional qualifications and competencies.
• Promote an inclusive culture and ensure processes are followed.
• Align processes across the business and foster innovation.

Skills

AsBo/ISA experience

Rail safety standards

Hazard analysis (HAZID/HAZOP/FTA)

RAM analysis

Rolling stock/signalling safety

Risk mitigation review

Escalation judgment

Stakeholder presentations

Assurance strategies/plans

Safety reports & plans drafting

Chartered Engineer (UK) status/apply

Education

Chartered Engineer (UK)

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking experienced Railway Engineering Safety Professionals to deliver assessment body and ISA activities within the Transportation division. Roles are based in Derby, Birmingham, Manchester, with other locations considered, and a broad UK/Rail focus that includes international work.

You will act as Lead Independent Safety Assessor for ASBo and ISA, applying EN standards and RS/TECH regulations while collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and authorities to deliver safety