Rail Safety Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk management consulting seeks experienced Rail Safety Engineering Consultants. The role focuses on producing safety engineering deliverables within high-hazard industries like rail, nuclear, and oil & gas. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in an engineering discipline and have experience managing complex projects. Flexible working arrangements are available, with competitive remuneration based on expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in safety engineering within high-hazard industries.
• Familiarity with CSM-RA and project delivery processes.
• Fluency in English and commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Produce safety engineering deliverables using necessary tools.
• Support project delivery, adhering to budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with teams on major international projects.

Skills

Safety engineering deliverables

Project lifecycle management

Collaboration

Knowledge of UK safety legislation

Technical knowledge enhancement

Education

Degree in science or engineering

Professional accreditation (e.g., CEng)

Job description

Job Description

Rail Safety Engineering Consultants

About Risktec

Risktec is an established, independent, and specialist risk management consulting and training company, part of the TV Rheinland Group. We assist clients in managing health, safety, security, environmental (HSSE), and business risks in sectors where loss impacts are significant. Our team comprises high-caliber, motivated professionals focused on exceeding client expectations. Our principal office is in Warrington, with additional UK offices in Aberdeen, Derby, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and London.

We also operate internationally with offices across Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia, and North America. Our activities are supported by a global network of TV Rheinland offices and local representatives. We serve many of the world's leading companies across sectors such as oil, gas, chemical, nuclear, defence, transport, and renewables.

To date, we have completed over 7,000 projects for more than 1,400 clients in over 70 countries. More information is available at www.risktec.tuv.com.

Background to the role

Due to significant growth in our projects across various sectors, Risktec is seeking experienced safety engineering professionals to support existing projects and drive further business growth. We welcome applicants with experience in high-hazard industries, particularly in rail, but also with backgrounds in nuclear, clean energy, oil & gas, who are willing to transfer their skills to the rail sector.

This role is ideally based in our Derby or London offices, but we are open to applicants from other locations. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available.

Requirements

• Proven experience in producing safety engineering deliverables, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative safety engineering tools and techniques throughout the project lifecycle in the rail industry.
• Some familiarity with CSM-RA and its processes.
• Ability to support project delivery within your expertise, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Willingness to work on multiple projects across various technologies, including rolling stock, signalling, and infrastructure.
• Ability to collaborate with TV Rheinland's global rail teams to bid for and deliver major international projects.
• Knowledge of current UK safety legislation and project delivery processes in high-hazard industries.
• Commitment to continuously enhancing your technical knowledge and expanding your expertise in the railway industry.
• Degree-level education (or equivalent) in a science or engineering discipline, or equivalent academic qualifications.
• Professional accreditation or membership (e.g., CEng) is desirable but not essential, or you may be on a path toward such recognition.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your experience.