Safety Engineer

Matchtech; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Training & chartership support

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Safety Engineer with rail systems safety and assurance experience to support major rail and infrastructure projects in Birmingham and across the UK rail network. You will develop safety assurance deliverables, manage hazards, and ensure compliance with UK rail legislation and standards.

The role requires experience with RSSB standards and safety-critical environments. A degree in engineering or safety-related discipline is expected, with a collaborative, cross-functional

Qualifications

• Experience working with rail safety standards and assurance practices.
• Ability to apply RSSB standards and industry guidance to projects.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support project safety management and assurance activities across rail projects.
• Prepare and maintain safety deliverables including Safety Plans, Hazard Logs, safety arguments and Safety Cases.
• Support hazard identification and risk assessment activities (HAZID/HAZOP/FMEA).
• Apply RSSB standards, Railway Group Standards and relevant guidance to project safety activities.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, operations, construction, testing, commissioning and assurance teams to gather evidence and close hazards.
• Prepare safety evidence for independent assessment, client review and approvals processes.
• Engage with clients, assessment bodies, regulatory stakeholders and delivery partners to resolve safety issues.
• Review technical documentation to identify safety implications and assurance requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and embed lessons learned into project delivery.

Skills

RAIL SAFETY

Hazard Analysis

Stakeholder management

Technical reporting

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking a Safety Engineer with rail systems safety and assurance experience to support major rail and infrastructure projects in Birmingham and across the wider UK rail network. The successful candidate will help develop and maintain safety assurance deliverables, manage hazards, support compliance with UK rail legislation and standards, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering, delivery, client and assessment teams.

Experience working with, applying, or interpreting RSSB standards, guidance, research outputs or industry good practice is essential. The role would suit a Safety Engineer, Systems Safety Engineer, Rail Assurance Engineer or Safety Consultant with experience in safety-critical rail environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support project safety management and safety assurance activities across rail systems, infrastructure, operations or rolling stock projects.
• Prepare and maintain safety deliverables including Safety Plans, System Definitions, Hazard Logs, Hazard Records, safety requirements, safety arguments and Engineering Safety Cases.
• Support hazard identification and risk assessment activities, including HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA and other structured safety workshops.
• Apply RSSB standards, Railway Group Standards, Rail Industry Standards and relevant guidance to project safety assurance activities.
• Support compliance with CSM-RA / CSM-REA, ROGS, Railways Interoperability requirements and CENELEC standards such as EN 50126, EN 50128 and EN 50129 where applicable.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, operations, construction, testing, commissioning, maintenance and assurance teams to gather evidence and close hazards.
• Prepare safety evidence for independent assessment, client review, authorisation, acceptance and approvals processes.
• Engage with clients, assessment bodies, regulatory stakeholders and delivery partners to resolve safety and assurance issues.
• Review technical documentation, specifications, design changes and project outputs to identify safety implications and assurance requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure lessons learned, good practice and industry guidance are embedded into project delivery.
• Experience in a rail safety, systems safety, engineering assurance or safety assurance role.
• Practical understanding of RSSB standards, guidance, safety principles and their application within UK rail projects.
• Knowledge of hazard management processes and the ability to maintain hazard logs and safety records.
• Understanding of UK rail safety legislation, standards and assurance frameworks, including CSM-RA / CSM-REA and ROGS.
• Ability to produce clear, structured safety documentation, technical reports and assurance evidence.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience in engineering, safety, systems engineering, transport, rail or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting major UK rail, light rail, metro, tram, HS2, Network Rail or transport infrastructure programmes.
• Familiarity with CENELEC lifecycle processes and safety integrity concepts.
• Experience acting as workshop facilitator or technical secretary for HAZID, HAZOP or safety review sessions.
• Experience supporting independent safety assessment, NoBo, DeBo, AsBo or other approval routes.
• Professional membership or progression towards membership of an engineering or safety body such as IET, ICE, IMechE, IOSH or SaRS.
• Experience with safety-critical systems, signalling, rolling stock, control systems, stations, depots, operations or railway infrastructure.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Analytical and methodical approach to safety risk management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to challenge assumptions constructively.
• Confident communicator able to translate technical safety information for varied audiences.
• Collaborative working style with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability to prioritise workload across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, safety leadership and professional development.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile rail and infrastructure projects in Birmingham and across the UK.
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexibility depending on project needs.
• Support for professional development, technical training and chartership progression.
• Collaborative team environment with access to experienced rail safety and assurance specialists.
• Competitive salary or day rate, depending on experience and engagement type.