Overview

The Senior System Safety Engineer shall provide vital support to the development and management of Systra's internal System Safety processes and procedures, and to key projects in the company's portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Work with Client Projects to ensure compliance with the Common Safety-Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment.
• Work with Client Projects to ensure compliance with the Railways Interoperability Regulations.
• Typically work in a leadership role with some direct or indirect management responsibility.
• Deliver system-safety related training packages both internal and external to the company as required.
• Undertake regular monitoring and inspection of company projects to report on levels of compliance and identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate Hazard Workshops utilising appropriate techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, Bow-Tie Models, Fault Trees, Event Trees, Brainstorming, etc.). Promote best practice in design risk management throughout the company.
• Provide assistance to the company with regards to business development and continual improvement through collaboratively working with other disciplines to enhance Systra's service delivery and processes.
• Provide advice and management on issues involving CSM and Interoperability as well as other regulatory requirements relating to Systra's portfolio of works (multi-sector construction).
• Produce key CSM-related documents including System Safety Plans, System Definitions, Hazard Records, HAZID Reports and Safety Justification Reports to support project approvals.
• Produce key Interoperability-related documents including Project Authorisation Strategies, NTSN Compliance Matrices, and compilation of Technical Files.
• Assist the System Safety Team and provide advice on issues involving System Safety and participate in Safe by Design initiatives within the company.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding and track record of the successful application and management of the CSM hazard management process in a multi-disciplinary project environment.
• Communicate effectively and work with and assist in the development of a growing Systems Safety Team; manage and plan own workload; foster high levels of cooperation between project teams and individuals.
• Have significant knowledge and experience in facilitating System Safety activities including training, workshops and meetings; experience with regulatory bodies such as the Office of Rail and Road and independent assessment bodies; able to work on Complex Multi-Disciplinary and Simple projects alongside existing Systra Designers and external designers where applicable; ideally member of or working toward membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Understand engineering and operational design within the railway environment with considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of rail system principles and standards.
• Experience of general construction activities and methods as well as the CDM Regulations 2015.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering design standards for the UK Rail Network and British and European Standards and how they are applied/obtained.
• Good working knowledge of the CSM-REA.
• Demonstrable experience in System Safety Engineering.

About SYSTRA

Around the world, SYSTRA's specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day. For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior System Safety Engineer to join our growing systems safety team. This position will suit an experienced Engineer who can demonstrate a range of experience within System Safety Engineering/Engineering Safety Management within the Transportation/Infrastructure sectors.

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We offer a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. We offer hybrid working, flexible working policy, wellbeing support, and diversity & inclusion initiatives. If you require adjustments or financial assistance to support your application or interview process please email reasonableadjustments@systra.com.