Senior Independent Safety Assessor — Rail Projects

AtkinsRéalis Group; East Midlands, Manchester, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Flexible holidays

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Independent Safety Assessment Engineer to lead ISA activities across Derby, Birmingham and Manchester projects within the rail sector. The role involves delivering independent safety assurance, collaborating with clients and design teams, and guiding risk evaluations in line with EN ISO17020 and CSM-REA frameworks.

You will develop safety strategies, manage programmes and budgets, and contribute to bid/win opportunities while maintaining professional

Qualifications

• Experience in Independent Safety Assessment for rail projects.
• Knowledge of railway safety regulations and standards.
• Ability to lead safety assessment activities and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISA projects as an Assessment Body and ISA across rail programmes.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver safety assessments.
• Develop assurance strategies, plans and safety assessment reports.
• Support bid writing and pricing to win work.

Skills

Independent Safety Assessment

RAM analysis

Hazard analysis

Stakeholder liaison

Bid writing

Project delivery management

Engineering safety regulation

Education

Chartered Engineer

UK professional institution membership

Tools

EN ISO17020

CSM-REA

Railway standards (RIS/RGS)

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Independent Safety Assessment Engineer to lead ISA activities across Derby, Birmingham and Manchester projects within the rail sector. The role involves delivering independent safety assurance, collaborating with clients and design teams, and guiding risk evaluations in line with EN ISO17020 and CSM-REA frameworks.

You will develop safety strategies, manage programmes and budgets, and contribute to bid/win opportunities while maintaining professional