Principal Rail Safety Engineer (Hybrid)

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Wellbeing programme

Private healthcare

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal System Safety Engineer to lead system safety, interoperability and regulatory compliance on major rail infrastructure programmes. You will work with Network Rail, clients, and regulators to ensure safety requirements and interoperability standards are met across design, construction, integration and entry into service.

You will oversee the System Safety and Interoperability Team, manage complex interfaces, and deliver safety documentation, plans and

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer or equivalent with a degree in engineering.
• Experience delivering major rail infrastructure projects across lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of CSM-RA and Railway Interoperability Regulations."],,

Responsibilities

• Lead system safety and interoperability activities across projects.
• Coordinate assurance with Network Rail, clients, contractors and regulators.
• Oversee safety plans, hazard logs, and compliance matrices throughout the lifecycle.
• Facilitate hazard identifications and risk assessments with project teams.
• Provide technical guidance on system safety, interoperability and regulatory matters.

Skills

Chartered status

Rail experience

CSM-RA knowledge

Regulatory liaison

Requirements management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Requirements management tools

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal System Safety Engineer to lead system safety, interoperability and regulatory compliance on major rail infrastructure programmes. You will work with Network Rail, clients, and regulators to ensure safety requirements and interoperability standards are met across design, construction, integration and entry into service.

You will oversee the System Safety and Interoperability Team, manage complex interfaces, and deliver safety documentation, plans and