System Safety Assurance Engineer (ETCS)

Randstad Cpe London; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer in the UK to lead safety assurance for ETCS onboard systems. The ideal candidate will have proven safety planning experience and strong knowledge of CENELEC standards. Responsibilities include leading safety activities, conducting hazard analyses, and producing safety documentation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to safe and compliant rail systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in safety planning and hazard analysis.
• Strong knowledge of CENELEC 50126/50128/50129 and CSM-RA.
• Hands-on experience with safety-critical ETCS applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety activities as per the systems safety plan.
• Facilitate hazard identification workshops and manage hazard records.
• Conduct hazard analysis and assess safety risks.
• Define and verify safety requirements using a structured approach.
• Oversee safety governance across design and implementation.

Skills

Safety planning

Hazard analysis

Safety deliverables

Knowledge of CENELEC standards

Experience with ETCS applications

Job description

We're hiring: Systems Safety Engineer – ETCS Onboard Projects

Are you passionate about engineering safety in the rail industry? We're looking for a Systems Safety Engineer to lead safety assurance activities for cutting-edge ETCS onboard systems.

This role involves applying rigorous safety engineering techniques aligned with CSM-RA and CENELEC standards. From hazard identification to safety case development, you'll be at the heart of ensuring safe and compliant rail systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead safety activities as per the systems safety plan.
• Facilitate hazard identification workshops and manage hazard records.
• Conduct hazard analysis and assess safety risks.
• Define and verify safety requirements using a structured, auditable approach.
• Oversee safety governance across design, implementation, and approval stages.
• Collaborate with operators, assessors, certification bodies, and stakeholders.
• Produce safety documentation including Hazard Analysis Reports and Safety Cases to CENELEC 50129 standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in safety planning, hazard analysis, and safety deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of CENELEC 50126/50128/50129 and CSM-RA.
• Hands‑on experience with safety‑critical ETCS applications.
• Familiarity with CCS NTSN and Assurance NTSN.
• Background in UK rail engineering safety management, ideally with rolling stock experience.
• Understanding of configuration management and V&V processes.

Required Qualifications