Senior Rail System Safety Engineer | Project Lead

WSP Global Inc.; City of London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior/Principal System Safety Engineer to provide guidance on complex projects. The role involves leading safety support initiatives, collaborating on design standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, relevant safety experience, and belong to a professional institution. This challenging position offers extensive career development opportunities within the rail sector.

Qualifications

• A degree in a technical engineering related discipline, or extensive relevant experience.
• Relevant post‑graduate experience in system safety engineering (rail desirable, but not essential).
• Corporate membership with an appropriate professional institution (e.g. SaRS, IET, IMechE).
• Professional registration, or working towards registration, as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Provide system safety support and guidance on large, complex projects.
• Plan and chair Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment workshops.
• Work collaboratively with clients and teams in developing technical standards.

Skills

System safety engineering

Project management

Engineering Safety Management

CENELEC EN 50126/8/9

Risk Assessment

Knowledge of rail systems

Education

Degree in technical engineering

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior/Principal System Safety Engineer to provide guidance on complex projects. The role involves leading safety support initiatives, collaborating on design standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, relevant safety experience, and belong to a professional institution. This challenging position offers extensive career development opportunities within the rail sector.