Senior/Principal System Safety Engineer - Rail

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Naas; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Health and Wellbeing support

Training and mentoring opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking System Safety Engineers for exciting projects in Ireland. This role offers the chance to work on challenging metro and light rail projects while developing skills under the mentorship of experienced professionals. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, relevant safety engineering experience, and a commitment to professional development. A hybrid working policy is in place, allowing flexibility to work from home, alongside a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• A degree in a technical engineering related discipline, or extensive relevant experience.
• Relevant post-graduate experience in system safety engineering.
• Professional registration, or working towards registration, as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Providing system safety support and guidance on complex projects.
• Planning and chairing Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment workshops.
• Acting as Project Manager for smaller projects.

Skills

Technical engineering related discipline

System safety engineering

Corporate membership with a professional institution

Engineering Safety Management

Common Safety Method on Risk Evaluation and Assessment

Mainline or metro railway discipline

Education

Degree in a technical engineering related discipline

Job description

A Little More About Your Role

Providing system safety support and guidance to our clients on large, complex projects under the direction of our senior team.

• Taking a leading role on smaller projects, under the mentorship of our senior team. This could include:
• Planning, supporting, and if required, chairing Hazard Identification and/or Risk Assessment workshops.
• Preparing System Definitions, Safety Plans, Hazard Records and Safety Justification Reports; demonstrating the application of CSM-RA for rail projects that deliver technical, operational and/or organisational change.
• Working collaboratively with our clients and internal teams in the development of designs, technical standards, specifications and requirements for rail projects.
• Acting as Project Manager for smaller projects, with the support of our senior team.

Team

WSP’s System Engineering, Integration and Assurance (SEIA) Group enables integrated, reliable and safe solutions using a holistic approach and proven methodologies delivering benefits, value and confidence to clients and all stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.

Opportunity

We are looking for System Safety Engineers to join our highly reputable team in Dublin. This role provides a fantastic career opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex Irish metro and light rail projects, whilst developing your skills and experience under the guidance and mentorship of our industry-recognised senior team.

What We Are Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A degree in a technical engineering related discipline, or extensive relevant experience.
• Relevant post-graduate experience in system safety engineering (rail desirable, but not essential).
• Corporate membership with an appropriate professional institution (e.g. SaRS, IET, IMechE).
• Professional registration, or working towards registration, as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
• Familiarity with Engineering Safety Management (e.g. iESM or Yellow Book).
• Knowledge and experience in the application of the Common Safety Method on Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM-RA) Regulation on UK rail projects.
• Knowledge and background in a mainline or metro railway discipline, e.g. signalling, telecoms, E&P.

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in the application of CENELEC EN 50126/8/9.
• Familiarity with EN50121 (EMC) and cyber security.
• Experience as an assessor (either Independent Safety Assessor or with an Assessment Body).
• Experience and/or formal qualifications in project and commercial management.
• Experience in the consultancy environment.

Benefits

Work‑life balance: Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home up to two days a week while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices.

Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences, encouraging authenticity and fostering a culture of inclusion.

Health & Wellbeing: Commitment to support people with Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and menopause support package.

Flexibility: “WSP My Hour” allows taking one hour each day for personal activities; part‑time and flexible arrangements, additional leave options.

Development: Supportive environment investing in growth through training, mentoring, and chartership.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.