Principal RAMS & System Assurance Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Personal accident insurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

Hitachi Rail GTS UK Limited is seeking a Principal RAMS & System Assurance Manager to lead RAMS activities across UK rail projects, products and services.

You will develop Safety Cases, RAMS Management Plans and assurance approvals, lead a team of RAMS engineers, and collaborate with Hitachi partners, customers and project teams to ensure safe, reliable and compliant solutions throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Technical Safety and Systems Assurance within rail or other safety-critical industries.
• Proven experience managing technical teams and leading multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Experience with UK mainline signalling, control, communications or information systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of RAMS, Safety Cases, RAMS Management Plans and Assurance approvals for UK rail projects.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to RAMS and Assurance professionals.
• Coordinate with customers, partners and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and successful delivery.

Skills

Technical Safety

Systems Assurance

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Location:London, London, United KingdomJob ID:R1012288Date Posted:2026-07-29Company Name:Hitachi Rail GTS UK LimitedProfession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoAbout UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.Job Description:Your new rolePrincipal RAMS & System Assurance ManagerWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced RAMS professional to join Hitachi Rail as a Principal RAMS & System Assurance Manager.This is a leadership position responsible for driving RAMS Assurance activities across our Mainline and Light Rail portfolio of UK rail projects, products and services. You will play a critical role in ensuring our solutions are safe, reliable and compliant throughout the project lifecycle, while leading and developing a team of highly skilled RAMS and Assurance engineers.Working closely with our Hitachi partners across the world, customers and project teams, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Hitachi Rail. Projects include ETCS OnBoard and Wayside applications, Tramways and HS2.Key responsibilitiesLeadership and RAMS Project / Bid DeliveryLead the development and maintenance of Safety Cases, RAMS Management Plans, RAMS analyses and Assurance approvals to support successful project deliveryEnsure compliance with relevant legislation, customer requirements and industry standards.Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to RAMS and Assurance professionals.Contribute to the strategic development of the RAMS across Hitachi Rail in the UK.Support recruitment, succession planning and capability development within the function.Support bid activities by defining RAMS strategies, resource requirements and delivery plans.Stakeholder EngagementBuild strong relationships with customers, industry partners and regulatory stakeholders.Represent Hitachi Rail at customer meetings and industry forums where required.What you'll bring to the roleEssential experience and knowledgeSignificant experience in Technical Safety and Systems Assurance within the rail sector or another safety-critical industry.Proven experience managing technical teams and leading multidisciplinary stakeholders.Desirable experienceExperience with UK mainline signalling, control, communications or information systems.Experience leading railway Interoperable projects, especially CCS.Key behavioursStrong leadership and people management skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability.Commercial awareness and customer focus.Analytical approach to problem solving and decision making.Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organisation.Self-motivated, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.What we offerWe value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to:Competitive salaryAnnual performance related bonus25 days holidayPension scheme with contributions up to 9%Private medical insurancePersonal Accident insuranceGroup Income ProtectionGroup Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWe also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.#LI-GF1Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail