Overview
Role: Senior or Principal Safety Consultant (Safety Assurance and/or Certification) - Rail & Transit. We are looking for a Senior or 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 offers you the chance to further your technical knowledge in rail safety and to mentor and guide junior consultants, sharing your experience to foster their growth in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Applicants with varying levels of experience in the listed capabilities are encouraged to apply.
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, and/or CSM-RA.
- 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 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 works.
- Leading in safety assurance for new rail products, including high-speed points systems, axle counters, and other signalling systems.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Experience in delivering safety engineering and assurance services to rail projects, utilising methods and tools aligned with standards such as EN50126, EN50129, IEC 61508, and/or CSM-RA.
- Background in risk management, systems engineering and/or safety engineering.
- Prior experience in major rail infrastructure projects is highly desirable, especially if gained within the UK or consultancy sector.
- 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 and Inclusion
Work life balance: We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We\\\'re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to create an inclusive environment. We value diversity as it drives innovation and enhances service delivery. We are committed to engaging positively with all employees to ensure an inclusive culture and are recognised as a disability-confident employer.
Next steps: If you apply, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Timing may vary depending on application volume. If you require adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please advise the recruitment team at recruit@ricardo.com.
