Role
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 play an important role in leading safety engineering and assurance services to a range of rail engineering projects. Your expertise and insights will directly contribute to the enhancement of safety protocols, risk assessment methodologies, and overall project quality. This role not only offers you the chance to further your technical knowledge in rail safety but also to mentor and guide junior consultants, sharing your wealth of experience to foster their growth. It is a unique chance to exhibit your leadership qualities while expanding your skill set in a collaborative and innovative environment. Applicants with varying levels of experience in the listed capabilities are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading complex rail safety engineering and assurance services to engineering projects, applying methods and tools aligned with key standards such as EN50126, EN50129, IEC 61508, CSM-RA and the Railways Interoperability Regulations (RIR).
* Leading certification and authorisation projects, such as new railway stations, through the assessment of National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs), Infrastructure and PRM, and National Technical Rules (NTRs), such as GIRT7020 and GIRT7073.
* Leading the bidding, winning, and successful delivery of complex commercially viable projects, collaborating with clients to understand their objectives and desired outcomes for each project.
* Contributing to a diverse range of exciting 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.
* Providing support to contractors in completing CSM and approvals for station and civils works.
* Working on global projects spanning Australia, the US, Canada, Asia and the Middle East. You can contribute to these projects from the UK, without the necessity of travel.
* Demonstrating flexibility by effectively managing multiple activities and proactively balancing workload across different projects and customers.
* Leading interactive workshops with clients and stakeholders.
Key Competencies and Experience
* Experience in delivering safety engineering and assurance services to rail projects, utilising methods and tools aligned with standards such as CSM-RA and RIR.
* Background in risk management, systems engineering, safety engineering and/or interoperability.
* Ideally with a civil engineering background.
* Prior experience in major rail infrastructure projects is highly desirable, especially if gained within the UK or consultancy sector.
* Experience in railway station projects, track and civils works, gauging and structures assessments.
* Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and proactively prioritise workload.
* Support business development efforts by writing proposals, developing client relationships, and engaging with industry stakeholders.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* If you have experience in cyber security, we’d be keen to hear from you and explore opportunities. This skill is not pertinent to this role.
Benefits
* Work‑life balance – hybrid working policy offering the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
* Inclusivity & Belonging – a culture that encourages employees to bring their whole authentic selves to work, supported by employee resource groups and inclusion initiatives.
* Health & Wellbeing – access to our Thrive programme, a Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
* Flex Your Time – “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.
* Additional flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement.
* Development – support for training, mentoring, and Chartership to foster growth.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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