Principal Rail System Safety Engineer

AECOM; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking a Senior or Principal Systems Safety Engineer to join their Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in railway systems, safety management, and excellent communication skills. This role offers opportunities for development and hybrid work options, emphasizing safety in rail project delivery.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Broad range of compensation and benefits

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in railway systems and assurance including system safety.
• Knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Development of System Engineering and Assurance plans and processes.
• Support safety and assurance management for projects.
• Develop and manage project safety processes.
• Stakeholder management with clients and authorisation bodies.
• Prepare and develop safety requirements/specifications.
• Support the development of Engineering Safety Cases.
• Develop Project Authorisation Strategies.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Railway systems and assurance experience

Knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are currently searching for a Senior or a Principal Systems Safety Engineer to join AECOM in the UK, focusing on rail projects as part of the Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance team. The role supports the Principal and Associate within the group, with opportunities to develop in systems safety.

Responsibilities

• Development of System Engineering and Assurance plans and processes
• Support safety and assurance management for projects (e.g. CSM-REA, EN50126)
• Develop and manage project safety processes — development of System Safety Plan, System Definition, management of Hazard Records, and collaboration with the wider project team to capture and manage Hazards
• Stakeholder management — engage and support clients with authorisation bodies and independent assessments
• Prepare and develop safety requirements/specifications
• Support the development of Engineering Safety Cases / Safety Justification
• Develop Project Authorisation Strategies and support projects with the delivery of the applicable Rail Interoperability Regulations
• Develop scope of works and work packages with clients
• Participate in multi-disciplinary reviews of project deliverables
• Contribute to the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements and expectations
• Serve as the systems safety resource for the Principal and Associate in projects

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Railway systems and assurance experience including system safety and interoperability
• Knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations

Why AECOM

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? AECOM welcomes you to join our team where we uplift communities and enhance lives. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact globally. We offer hybrid work options and a broad range of compensation, benefits, and well-being programs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.