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Senior/Principal System Safety Engineer - Rail

WSP
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Description

Location
London, with opportunities also in Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark rail projects, contributing your expertise to deliver safe, reliable, and integrated system safety solutions. You will provide system safety support and guidance on large, complex projects under the direction of our senior team and take a leading role on smaller projects with mentorship. Key responsibilities include planning, supporting, and potentially chairing Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment workshops; preparing System Definitions, Safety Plans, Hazard Records, and Safety Justification Reports; and demonstrating the application of the Common Safety Method on Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM-RA) for rail projects involving technical, operational, and organisational change. You will collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to develop designs, technical standards, specifications, and requirements for rail projects. Additionally, you may act as Project Manager for smaller projects with senior team support. This role offers a fantastic career opportunity to work on some of the most challenging UK and international rail projects while developing your skills under the guidance of an industry-recognised senior team.

About the Team
WSP’s System Engineering, Integration and Assurance (SEIA) Group delivers integrated, reliable, and safe solutions using a holistic approach and proven methodologies. Our team provides value and confidence to clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. We are a close-knit community of talented individuals passionate about making a positive impact in the rail industry.

Requirements

Experience
- Relevant post-graduate experience in system safety engineering (rail experience desirable but not essential). - Familiarity with Engineering Safety Management systems such as iESM or Yellow Book. - Knowledge and experience applying the Common Safety Method on Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM-RA) Regulation on UK rail projects. - Background in a mainline or metro railway discipline such as signalling, telecoms, or E&P. - Experience in consultancy environments is advantageous. - Desirable: knowledge and experience with CENELEC EN 50126/8/9, EN50121 (EMC), cyber security, and experience as an Independent Safety Assessor or with an Assessment Body. - Experience and/or formal qualifications in project and commercial management.

About You
You are a motivated and collaborative engineer with strong communication skills and a passion for delivering safe and effective rail solutions. You thrive in a team environment and are eager to develop your career within a supportive and innovative company. You embrace new ideas and diverse perspectives and are committed to continuous professional development.

Qualifications
- A degree in a technical engineering-related discipline or extensive relevant experience. - Corporate membership with an appropriate professional institution (e.g. SaRS, IET, IMechE). - Professional registration, or working towards registration, as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.

Expiry date: 04/11/2026
Senior/Principal System Safety Engineer - Rail
Company:
WSP
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
London