Senior System Safety Engineer – Rail Projects Leader

WSP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a System Safety Engineer to provide support on complex rail projects. This role involves collaborating with clients and internal teams to develop designs and strategy while ensuring compliance with engineering safety practices. Candidates should have a technical degree, relevant experience, and awareness of safety regulations. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Hybrid working policy

Health & Wellbeing programs

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• A degree in a technical engineering related discipline, or extensive relevant experience.
• Relevant post-graduate experience in system safety engineering.
• Corporate membership with a professional institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide system safety support and guidance on complex projects.
• Chair Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment workshops.
• Act as Project Manager for smaller projects.

Skills

System safety engineering

Planning and chairing workshops

Collaborative work

Knowledge of CSM-RA

Engineering safety management

Education

Degree in a technical engineering related discipline

Tools

EN50121 (EMC)

CENELEC EN 50126/8/9

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a System Safety Engineer to provide support on complex rail projects. This role involves collaborating with clients and internal teams to develop designs and strategy while ensuring compliance with engineering safety practices. Candidates should have a technical degree, relevant experience, and awareness of safety regulations. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a hybrid work environment.