Safety Assurance and Certification Manager

Description

• Manage certifiable elements and items lists (CEL/CIL) and track closure of safety-related requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) principles and SIL (Safety Integrity Level) requirements.
• Implement and maintain the Safety Assurance Management System (SAMS) for rail projects.
• Prepare final safety certification packages for project completion and service activation.
• Lead the development and execution of the Safety and Security Certification Plan (SSCP) in alignment with FTA guidelines.
• Facilitate safety reviews and certification meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update safety assurance processes accordingly.
• Communicate safety requirements and certification progress to senior management and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure integration of safety requirements into system design and operational processes.
• Coordinate safety certification audits and inspections during design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure adherence to FTA, CENELEC, and other applicable safety regulations and standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification workshops, and maintain hazard logs.
• Develop and review safety cases and safety assurance documentation in compliance with CENELEC standards (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129).
• Liaise with Independent Safety Assessors (ISA) and certification bodies to support verification and validation activities.
• Review and verify compliance documentation, including design criteria conformance checklists, hazard analyses (PHA, OHA), and construction specification conformance checklists.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project management teams to embed safety assurance into project delivery.

Requirements

• Professional certifications in safety or systems assurance (e.g., CSSGB, CSM-RA, ISA experience) is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety Management, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of FTA Safety Certification processes and CENELEC standards (EN 50126/50128/50129).
• Proficiency in safety assurance tools and hazard log management systems.
• Familiarity with RAMS and SIL allocation methodologies.
• Knowledge of rail signaling systems, rolling stock, and system integration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with hazard analysis techniques (FMEA, FTA, HAZOP) and safety case development.
• 5+ years of experience in safety assurance or certification within rail or transit projects.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance