Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Ricardo is now a member of WSP. As we complete our integration, you may see references to both WSP and Ricardo during the application and interview process. At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are looking for a Principal Safety Consultant to join our team. If you are aiming to progress in your career and embrace a leadership position, this is a great opportunity for you. In this role, you will lead safety engineering and assurance services across a range of rail engineering projects. Your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing safety protocols, risk assessment methodologies, and overall project quality.

This role offers the chance to deepen your technical knowledge in rail safety while mentoring and guiding junior consultants, sharing your experience to foster their growth. It is a unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership while expanding your skills in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Applicants with varying levels of experience in the listed capabilities are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex rail safety engineering and assurance services applying methods and tools aligned with standards such as EN50126, EN50129, IEC 61508, CSM-RA and the Railways Interoperability Regulations (RIR).
- Lead certification and authorisation projects, including new railway stations, through assessment of National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs), Infrastructure and PRM, and National Technical Rules (NTRs) such as GIRT7020 and GIRT7073.
- Lead bidding, winning, and successful delivery of commercially viable complex projects, collaborating with clients to understand their objectives and desired outcomes.
- Contribute to a diverse range of projects including safety assurance management, safety approvals, and CSM work for major infrastructure projects such as the National Train Control Centre in Dublin, Crewe Hub remodelling, and East Coast Mainline.
- Provide support to contractors in completing CSM and approvals for station and civils works.
- Work on global projects spanning Australia, the US, Canada, Asia, and the Middle East, with the ability to contribute from the UK without travel.
- Manage multiple activities effectively, balancing workload across projects and customers.
- Lead interactive workshops with clients and stakeholders.

Experience
- Delivering safety engineering and assurance services to rail projects using methods aligned with standards such as CSM-RA and RIR.
- Background in risk management, systems engineering, safety engineering and/or interoperability.
- Ideally a civil engineering background.
- Prior experience in major rail infrastructure projects, especially within the UK or consultancy sector, is highly desirable.
- Experience in railway stations projects, track and civils works, gauging and structures assessments.
- Supporting business development through proposal writing, client relationship development, and industry engagement.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Experience in cyber security is a plus but not essential for this role.

About you
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and prioritise workload proactively.
Leadership qualities with a passion for mentoring and developing junior colleagues.
Flexible and collaborative mindset, able to work across diverse projects and clients.
Motivated to contribute to a positive impact in the rail and transit sector.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in engineering, safety, or related disciplines are expected but not explicitly stated. Candidates with equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.