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Systra Uk & Ireland

Senior Engineer – Systems Safety

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Systra Uk & Ireland
Leading provider of engineering solutions for transport infrastructure, with a focus on railway and urban systems.
Providing system safety support to projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and processes, and promoting safety best practices within the company.
20d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consultancy
Project Management
Transport Planning
Geotechnical Engineering
Transport Modelling
Station Architecture
Rail Systems
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Infrastructure
Mobility
Mass Transit
Planning and Development Consultancy
Engineering Design
Project Management
Technical Services
Role
What you would be doing
compliance monitoring
process improvement
interoperability compliance
training delivery
workshop facilitation
risk management
  • Undertaking regular monitoring and inspection of company projects to report on levels of compliance and identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement
  • Provide assistance to the company with regards business development and continual improvement through collaboratively working with other disciplines to enhance Systra’s service delivery and processes.
  • Working with Client Projects to ensure compliance with the Railways Interoperability Regulations.
  • Records, HAZID Reports and Safety Justification Reports to support project approvals. Production of Key Interoperability related documents including (Project Authorisation Strategies, NTSN Compliance Matrices, compilation of Technical Files).
  • Deliver system-safety related training packages both internal and external to the company as required.
  • Assist the System Safety Team and provide advice on issues involving System Safety and participate in Safe by Design initiatives within the company
  • Promote best practice in design risk management throughout the company.
  • Working with Client Projects to ensure compliance the Common Safety-Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment.
  • Production of Key CSM related documents including System Safety Plans, System Definitions, Hazard
  • Facilitation of Hazard Workshops utilising an appropriate technique (HAZID, HAZOP, Bow-Tie Models, Fault Trees, Event Trees, Brainstorming etc.).
  • 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).
What you bring
rail design
communication
multi-disciplinary
team coordination
professional membership
csm-rea
  • An understanding of engineering and operational design within the railway environment and considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of a rail system principles and standards
  • Effective communicator with the ability to work with and assist in the development of a growing Systems Safety Team
  • Able to foster high levels of co-operation and co-ordination between project teams and individual members
  • Ideally membership of or working toward membership of a relevant professional institution
  • Good working knowledge of the CSM-REA
  • Experience of general construction activities and methods as well as the CDM Regulations 2015
  • Able to carry out their duty on both Complex Multi-Disciplinary and Simple projects working alongside existing Systra Designers and external designers where applicable.
  • Significant knowledge and experience in the facilitation of System Safety activities including training, workshops and meetings.
  • Have a strong understanding and track record of successful application and management of the CSM hazard management process in a multi-disciplinary project environment.
  • Significant knowledge and experience in working with regulatory bodies such as the Office of Rail and Road, and independent assessment bodies
  • Able to manage and plan your own workload effectively
  • Demonstrable experience in System Safety Engineering
  • Extensive knowledge of engineering design standards for the UK Rail Network and British and European Standards and how they are applied / obtained.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Security clearance
  • checks related to professional institution membership or working towards it, and experience with regulatory bodies such as the orr and independent assessment bodies
Company
Overview
60+ Years
Experience in Engineering
Demonstrates long-standing expertise and contribution to the engineering sector.
  • Specializing in large-scale transport projects, the company works on both rail and urban system designs.
  • SYSTRA has a rich history of shaping transportation networks, including high-profile projects like Crossrail and HS2.
  • The company is involved in a broad range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and water resources.
  • Known for pioneering innovations, SYSTRA’s projects often push the boundaries of what is possible in transport engineering.
  • The firm works across the UK and Ireland, contributing significantly to the development of sustainable urban mobility solutions.
Culture + Values
  • Excellence – Rooted in our engineering culture, excellence is both an objective and a way of working throughout our business.
  • Connected teams – We achieve the best results through teamwork. We connect and coordinate our multi‑disciplinary teams to respond to the most complex challenges.
  • Bold leadership – We anticipate and embrace change. Our projects profoundly transform communities.
Environment + Sustainability
2035
Carbon-Net Zero Goal
Aiming to become verified carbon-net zero by 2035 through effective climate action.
37%
Operational Emissions Reduction
Achieved a 37% reduction in operational emissions between the last reporting years.
  • Part of the UN Race to Zero initiative.
  • ISO 45001 certified for health, safety, and environmental management.
  • Membership in Sustainability West Midlands: developing SBTi carbon net-zero-by-2050 targets, forming a Carbon Task Force, appointing Sustainability Lead, delivering Carbon Literacy Training, aligning to UN SDG Goals, and supporting sustainability initiatives across social purpose, climate action, responsible business, and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion & Diversity
Increased proportion of women
Gender Diversity Progress
The company reported a significant increase in the proportion of women in their workforce through targeted graduate recruitment and partnerships with external organizations.
  • Set clear strategic DEI goals (e.g., diversity programs encouraging applications from a wide range of people).
  • Partnerships supporting gender diversity goals, working with universities and external organizations.
  • Implemented neurodiversity support in offices (e.g., hands-on tools like Lego to aid neurodiverse engineers).
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