Overview

AEGIS (part of the IKOS Group) is a dynamic and growing engineering company. Our vision is to be recognised and respected globally as the rail engineering consultancy of choice – a positive choice for our clients as well as for our staff and associates. Through the daily application of our core values – integrity, respect, excellence, passion and care – our goal is to delight our customers by giving excellent service, whilst providing a stimulating and rewarding working environment for our engineers to thrive in.

To support our growth, AEGIS is seeking to recruit experienced Railway Safety Assurance Engineers. We offer our employees an inspiring environment, a supportive working culture where work/life balance is a key element, a highly competitive package and the opportunity to develop their skills with one of the fastest growing engineering consultancies in the industry.

Position: Safety Assurance Engineer, (Engineer, Senior, Principal) (Rail)

Location: Flexible

Salary: Competitive basic, with excellent company benefits including competitive pension scheme and private healthcare

Responsibilities

To support our Engineering, Assurance and Independent Assessment activities to provide safety/system assurance.

A proven domain knowledge of rolling stock (either passenger or OTM/OTP) is preferred. This should include experience in the engineering and functionality of railway vehicles and their principal sub-systems and interfaces.

In order to carry out your key responsibilities you will have detailed knowledge and experience of applying safety/system assurance processes. This could include standards relating to railway safety assurance, specifically EN50126, as well as experience in the application of legislation, such as ROGS and CSM-RA regulations. An understanding of other railway standards, including National Technical Specification Notices, Railway Group and Industry Standards and applicable Euro Norms would be advantageous. You will have experience and competence in the use of RAMS tools and techniques such as hazard identification, risk assessment, FTA, FMECA and reliability assessments.

Our engineers’ interface with clients and other project stakeholders at both a technical and contractual level. For Senior and Principal members of the team you would also oversee the work of less experienced engineers, providing advice and assistance at the detailed level.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing expertise and advice on safety engineering practice and how to apply this to potential solutions.
• Leading or delivering the development of safety assurance documentation:
• Produce Safety Plans/Strategies
• Chair/Secretary HazIDs/HAZOPs
• Prepare and manage Hazard Records
• Define Safety Requirements
• Develop FMECAs and FTAs
• Write Safety Reports

Qualifications

• Proven domain knowledge of rolling stock (passenger or OTM/OTP) and the engineering and functionality of railway vehicles and their principal sub-systems and interfaces.
• Experience applying safety/system assurance processes; familiarity with railway safety standards (EN50126) and legislation (ROGS, CSM-RA); understanding of other standards and Euro Norms would be advantageous.
• Experience and competence in RAMS tools and techniques (hazard identification, risk assessment, FTA, FMECA, reliability assessments).
• Ability, for Senior/Principal roles, to oversee the work of less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance.

How to apply

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to katygrace@aegisengineering.co.uk

Equal Opportunity

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to helping every individual reach their full potential. We value diversity for the innovation and insight it brings, fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Rail Transportation