Rail System Safety Coordinator

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Rail System Safety Coordinator in Milton Keynes. This role involves leading stakeholder interfaces for Rail Systems, managing compliance and action trackers, and drafting technical communications. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in a related field and have experience in Rail Systems Design and appreciation of NTSN and System Safety within infrastructure projects. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.,

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
• Experience in Rail Systems Design and appreciation of NTSN and System Safety.
• Understanding of NEC contract mechanism.
• Proficient in project collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive meeting minutes capturing decisions and agreements.
• Manage action trackers and issue logs for timely resolution.
• Draft and manage technical queries and contractual communications.
• Support in production and maintenance of interface management plans.
• Coordinate and support appointed body reviews for NTSN.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

Document control

Microsoft Office

Rail Systems Design

Education

Degree in Engineering, Project Management or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Smart Connect

Job description

Overview

At EKFB we’re shaping infrastructure for a better tomorrow. All four of our partners (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall) bring specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high‑speed rail projects.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Rail System Safety Coordinator to join our Routewide team based in Milton Keynes. In this role you will lead stakeholder interfaces for Rail Systems and National Technical Specification Notices (NTSN), chair key meetings such as integration and design reviews, manage NTSN Matrix and compliance evidence trackers, and support the Rail Systems discipline lead with review of the Project Hazard record.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive meeting minutes capturing decisions and agreements in contractual and technical terms.
• Maintain and manage action trackers and issue logs, ensuring timely resolution and evidence‑based closeout.
• Collaborate effectively with the client team while advocating for best‑for‑project outcomes and liaise with design, construction and assurance teams to address System safety and NTSN concerns.
• Draft and manage technical queries and contractual communications, with a working knowledge of early warnings, general communications and change events.
• Support the Rail Systems Discipline Lead in production and maintenance of interface management plans, ensuring assurance processes are followed and client comments are resolved.
• Review short‑notice construction changes, assess System Safety and NTSN impacts, and coordinate resolutions with stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support appointed body reviews for NTSN and CSM‑RA.

About You

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
• Experience in Rail Systems Design, Engineering or design, appreciation of NTSN and System Safety (CSM‑RA) within infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Experience in infrastructure or civil engineering projects, ideally in a major project environment.
• Understanding of NEC contract mechanism (Early Warnings, Technical queries etc.).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to produce high‑quality documentation and technical records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project collaboration tools (e.g. SharePoint, Smart Connect).
• Experience with assurance processes and document control.