Systems Safety Engineer - Rail

Location: Birmingham, England, gb

Company Description

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 22,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and rail and road operators.

With over 50 years of experience in the rail industry, we’ve delivered complex and challenging multidisciplinary projects all over the world. Our expertise extends to depots, operations, maintenance analytics and asset management across all aspects of rail, including transport, technical and sustainability assessments and systems infrastructure.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Safety Engineer with an emerging track record in Systems Assurance. The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of rail systems engineering, coupled with the ability to support systems safety assurance activities within complex projects

The role involves working on cutting-edge rail projects supporting the railway systems safety activities on major rail/tram projects within the UK and in the international domain.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Systems Safety Engineer related to the Safety Assurance activities on projects.
• Assist in the development of project specific system safety strategies to comply with the projects’ processes as well as client’s and legislative requirements.
• Support (under mentorship) in developing system safety deliverables including systems definitions, safety plans, Hazard Identification, system status records and system safety cases.
• Act as Technical Secretary for Hazard Identification (HazIDs), Operability study (HazOPs) and other workshops as required.
• Produce minutes of meeting and reports following these workshops.
• Update System Safety Hazard Records to capture details of the identified hazards.
• Support the Senior Systems Safety Engineer by coordinating with various disciplines and stakeholders within the wider organisation/project to source and review evidence for closure or transfer of hazards.
• Support the Senior Systems Safety Engineer in providing compliance evidence and working collaboratively with the Client and Regulatory bodies to achieve the required Authorisations/Approvals under Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) (ROGS) Regulations, the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011, Tramway Principles and Guidance (TPG) and CENELEC Standards (EN50126/8/9) as applicable.
• Provide support in regular interface with independent assessment bodes like AsBo, NoBo, Debo and Independent Competent Persons (ICP) to ensure compliance with mandatory Rail/Tram Standards and achieve approval reports.
• Assist in Verification and Validation (V&V) of the design & construction requirements and the functionality of the design for reliability and safety purposes.
• Support the RAM Lead in producing RAM related deliverables like RAM Plan, RAM Requirements/Allocation Reports and FRACAS.
• Use of document and requirement management control tools like ProjectWise and DOORS.

Qualifications

To be considered candidates must fulfil the following requirements:

• Degree (or equivalent) in engineering or an appropriate discipline
• Have, be in the process of applying for or be willing to apply for Chartered Status
• Satisfactory rail experience relevant to the position.
• Experience of supporting and delivering, or willingness to learn, system safety assurance activities in a rail environment.
• An understanding of CSM, Interoperability and NTSNs, maintenance / operability requirements and standards for railway sub-systems
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding or willingness to learn the application of Rail standards ROGS, CSM RA, TSIs/NTSNs, ENs and TPG.
• Willingness to travel to client offices as required.

Additional Information

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK