Senior/Principal System Safety Engineer - Rail at Wsp in United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

design collaboration

risk assessment

project management

system definition

safety plans

csm-ra

Working collaboratively with our clients and internal teams in the development of designs, technical standards, specifications and requirements for rail projects.
Planning, supporting, and if required, chairing Hazard Identification and / or Risk Assessment workshops.
Acting as Project Manager for smaller projects, with the support of our senior team.
Taking a leading role on smaller projects, under the mentorship of our senior team. This could include:

Planning, supporting, and if required, chairing Hazard Identification and / or Risk Assessment workshops.

Preparing System Definitions, Safety Plans, Hazard Records and Safety Justification Reports; demonstrating the application of CSM-RA for rail projects that deliver technical, operational and/or organisational change.

Preparing System Definitions, Safety Plans, Hazard Records and Safety Justification Reports; demonstrating the application of CSM-RA for rail projects that deliver technical, operational and/or organisational change.

Requirements

chartered engineer

safety engineering

iesm

csm-ra

en50126

en50121

Experience in the consultancy environment.
A degree in a technical engineering related discipline, or extensive relevant experience.
Corporate membership with an appropriate professional institution (e.g. SaRS, IET, IMechE).
Relevant post-graduate experience ; in system safety engineering (rail desirable, but not essential).
Professional registration, or working towards registration, as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
Familiarity with Engineering Safety Management (e.g. iESM or Yellow Book).
Experience as an assessor (either Independent Safety Assessor or with an Assessment Body).
Experience and / or formal qualifications in project and commercial management.
Knowledge and experience in the application of the Common Safety Method on Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM-RA) Regulation on UK rail projects.
Knowledge and experience in the application of CENELEC EN 50126/8/9.
Knowledge and background in a mainline or metro railway discipline, e.g. signalling, telecoms, E&P.
Familiarity with EN50121 (EMC) and cyber security.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded 1959

Year Established

The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.

Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Culture + Values

78% global leadership

Internal Leadership Filling

Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.

3.7% retention increase

Employee Retention

Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.

>75% internal filling

Leadership Hiring Practices

Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.

Ethisphere recognition

Ethical Compliance

Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.

Environment + Sustainability

68% drop emissions

Emissions Reduction

Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.

65.1% SDG-linked

Sustainable Revenue

Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

90% emission reduction

Long-term Goal

Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.

30% scope 3 reduction

Supply Chain Emissions

Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.

Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI content per instruction.

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Role

Description

design collaboration

risk assessment

project management

system definition

safety plans

csm-ra

Working collaboratively with our clients and internal teams in the development of designs, technical standards, specifications and requirements for rail projects.
Planning, supporting, and if required, chairing Hazard Identification and / or Risk Assessment workshops.
Acting as Project Manager for smaller projects, with the support of our senior team.
Taking a leading role on smaller projects, under the mentorship of our senior team. This could include:

Planning, supporting, and if required, chairing Hazard Identification and / or Risk Assessment workshops.

Preparing System Definitions, Safety Plans, Hazard Records and Safety Justification Reports; demonstrating the application of CSM-RA for rail projects that deliver technical, operational and/or organisational change.

Requirements

chartered engineer

safety engineering

iesm

csm-ra

en50126

en50121

Experience in the consultancy environment.
A degree in a technical engineering related discipline, or extensive relevant experience.
Corporate membership with an appropriate professional institution (e.g. SaRS, IET, IMechE).
Relevant post-graduate experience ; in system safety engineering (rail desirable, but not essential).
Professional registration, or working towards registration, as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
Familiarity with Engineering Safety Management (e.g. iESM or Yellow Book).
Experience as an assessor (either Independent Safety Assessor or with an Assessment Body).
Experience and / or formal qualifications in project and commercial management.
Knowledge and experience in the application of the Common Safety Method on Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM-RA) Regulation on UK rail projects.
Knowledge and experience in the application of CENELEC EN 50126/8/9.
Knowledge and background in a mainline or metro railway discipline, e.g. signalling, telecoms, E&P.
Familiarity with EN50121 (EMC) and cyber security.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found