Senior/Principal System Safety Engineer - Rail
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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.
Responsibilities
* Provide system safety support and guidance to clients on large, complex projects under the direction of the senior team.
* Lead smaller projects with mentorship from senior team, including:
* Planning, supporting and, if required, chairing Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment workshops.
* Preparing System Definitions, Safety Plans, Hazard Records and Safety Justification Reports, demonstrating application of CSM‑RA for rail projects.
* Collaborate with clients and internal teams in developing designs, technical standards, specifications and requirements for rail projects.
* Act as Project Manager for smaller projects with support from senior team.
Qualifications
* A degree in a technical engineering related discipline, or extensive relevant experience.
* Relevant postgraduate experience in system safety engineering (rail desirable, but not essential).
* Corporate membership with an appropriate professional institution (SaRS, IET, IMechE).
* Professional registration, or working towards registration, as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
* Familiarity with Engineering Safety Management (iESM or Yellow Book).
* Knowledge and experience in CSM‑RA Regulation on UK rail projects.
* Knowledge and background in a mainline or metro railway discipline (e.g. signalling, telecoms, E&P).
* Desirable: Knowledge of CENELEC EN 50126/8/9, EN50121 (EMC), cyber security, independent safety assessor experience, project & commercial management qualifications, consultancy environment experience.
Benefits
Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy, WSP My Hour, part‑time & flexible arrangements.
Inclusivity & Belonging, Health & Wellbeing, Gymflex scheme, menopause support package.
Development and training opportunities, mentoring, chartership options.
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. WSP welcomes applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work.
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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