Principal Rail System Safety Engineer

AECOM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is looking for a Senior or Principal Systems Safety Engineer to work on railway projects. The role involves developing safety assurance plans, managing safety processes, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in railway systems and a strong understanding of safety management. Join a team committed to innovation and improving community life.

Qualifications

• Experience in railway projects and safety engineering.
• Strong understanding of safety management systems.
• Ability to engage with clients and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Develop System Engineering and Assurance plans.
• Support safety management for railway projects.
• Manage project safety processes and Hazard Records.
• Engage clients and authorisation bodies.

Skills

Railway system safety knowledge

Stakeholder management

Hazard analysis

Systems engineering

Job description

We are currently searching for a Senior or a Principal Systems Safety Engineer to come and join us here at AECOM in one of our offices in the UK and focus on the rail projects as part of the Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance team. Ideally, you will be an engineer with some railway experience to assist the Principal and Associate within the group and willing to develop in systems safety. Here's what you'll do

• Development of System Engineering and Assurance plans and processes
• Support safety and assurance management for projects (i.e. CSM-REA, EN50126)
• Develop and manage project safety process - development of System Safety Plan, System Definition, management of Hazard Records, working 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
• Participates in multi-disciplinary review of project deliverables
• Wish to develop in the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements expectations
• Serve as the systems safety resource for the Principal and Associate in projects.
If you're driven to innovate and turn bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.