Rail Safety Engineer - Hybrid, Major HS2 Programme

Rullion Managed Services; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Managed Services is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer (Rail) to support a major HS2 programme. You will deliver safety engineering activities across large rail projects, analysing hazards, maintaining safety records, and producing high-quality documentation in collaboration with clients, assessors, and multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires translating technical analysis into clear reports and working with ISA and project stakeholders to meet evolving requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven railway systems safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of Common Safety Methods (CSM) and EN50126.
• Experience producing Safety Cases and safety assurance documentation.
• Hazard identification, hazard analysis, and risk management expertise.
• Structured Hazard Records management.
• Ability to translate technical safety analysis into clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hazard identification and hazard analyses for rail projects.
• Produce hazard analysis reports and safety documentation.
• Develop and maintain Safety Cases per railway standards.
• Manage Hazard Records per CSM requirements.
• Support safety assurance throughout project lifecycle.
• Engage with stakeholders to capture and refine client requirements.
• Collaborate with Independent Safety Assurers (ISA) and support assessments.
• Contribute to ETCS and wider railway safety activities.
• Work with ergonomics, operations and engineering teams to mitigate safety risks.
• Adapt existing safety products and approaches to new environments.

Skills

Hazard analysis

CSM EN50126

Safety cases

Stakeholder mgmt

Report writing

Job description

Rullion Managed Services is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer (Rail) to support a major HS2 programme. You will deliver safety engineering activities across large rail projects, analysing hazards, maintaining safety records, and producing high-quality documentation in collaboration with clients, assessors, and multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires translating technical analysis into clear reports and working with ISA and project stakeholders to meet evolving requirements.