About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Location:
London, London, United Kingdom
Job ID:
R1012074
Date Posted:
2026-10-22
Company Name:
Hitachi Rail GTS UK Limited
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
Your new role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior RAMS Engineer to join our engineering organisation, providing specialist Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Technical Safety (RAMS) expertise across projects, products and bids.
Working within our Mainline signalling environment, you’ll play an important role in delivering the safety and assurance activities that support complex, safety-critical railway systems throughout the project lifecycle. From defining safety requirements and undertaking RAMS analysis through to safety case development, approval and acceptance, this is an opportunity to apply your expertise across the full engineering lifecycle.
You’ll work closely with engineering teams, customers and independent bodies, helping ensure our RAMS and assurance activities are delivered consistently and to the required quality.
Some Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist Technical Safety, RAM and System Assurance support across engineering projects.
- Deliver RAMS engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from initial specification and Safety Case development through to safety approval and acceptance.
- Lead and support quantitative and qualitative system safety and RAM analyses.
- Manage hazards from initial identification through to closeout, including safety requirements specification and SIL determination.
- Work directly with customers to capture and define system and safety requirements and agree verification, validation and safety demonstration requirements.
- Coordinate and support RAMS input into bids, including safety management, engineering, assurance and approval activities.
- Lead RAMS activities during Project and Product Design Reviews, ensuring Technical Safety and Assurance requirements have been appropriately implemented.
- Develop remits and manage contracts with independent bodies.
- Prepare and supervise on-site testing and commissioning of railway assets, equipment and systems.
- Initiate and participate in safety reviews and audits.
- Support incident reporting and response, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions and lessons learned.
- Contribute to strategic, communication and training initiatives across the wider RAMS function.
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Senior RAMS engineer employer: HITACHI RAIL LIMITED
At Hitachi Rail, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. As a Driver/Refueller at our North Pole Train Maintenance Centre in London, you will benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and a pension scheme with substantial contributions. We are committed to your professional growth, providing opportunities for skill development and career advancement within a dynamic and innovative environment.
