Lead Rail Safety Consultant - Global Projects (UK-Based)

WSP Global Inc.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Principal Safety Consultant to lead rail safety engineering and assurance across major projects. You will drive safety protocols, risk assessments, and ensure quality while mentoring junior consultants.

You will engage with clients, run workshops, and coordinate safety deliverables. The role covers UK rail work with occasional international collaboration, requiring strong leadership and in-depth standards knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering safety engineering and assurance on rail projects.
• Ability to lead complex projects and mentor junior consultants.
• Knowledge of industry standards EN50126/EN50129/IEC61508/CSM-RA.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex rail safety engineering and assurance services on projects.
• Bid, win, and deliver complex, commercially viable rail projects.
• Contribute to safety approvals and CSM work for major infrastructure.
• Support contractors in completing CSM and approvals for station works.
• Lead safety assurance for new rail products and signaling systems.
• Collaborate on global projects from the UK with limited travel.

Skills

Safety engineering

Rail safety

Risk management

Systems engineering

Safety assurance

Communication

Teamwork

Business development

Tools

Rail safety standards EN50126/EN50129/IEC61508/CSM-RA

Job description

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Principal Safety Consultant to lead rail safety engineering and assurance across major projects. You will drive safety protocols, risk assessments, and ensure quality while mentoring junior consultants.

You will engage with clients, run workshops, and coordinate safety deliverables. The role covers UK rail work with occasional international collaboration, requiring strong leadership and in-depth standards knowledge.