Senior/Principal Safety Consultant at Ricardo Plc in Derby, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

client workshops

bid management

safety engineering

csm approvals

proposal writing

product assurance

Leading interactive workshops with clients and stakeholders.
Leading the bidding, winning, and successful delivery of complexed commercially viable projects, collaborating with clients to understand their objectives and desired outcomes for each project.
Providing support to contractors in completing CSM and approvals for station works.
Leading complex rail safety engineering and assurance services to engineering projects, applying methods and tools aligned with key standards such as EN50126, EN50129, IEC 61508, and/or CSM-RA.
Support business development efforts by writing proposals, developing client relationships, and engaging with industry stakeholders.
Contributing to a diverse range of exciting projects, including safety assurance management, safety approvals, and CSM work for major infrastructure projects such as the National Train Control Centre in Dublin, Crewe Hub remodelling, and East Coast Mainline.
Leading in safety assurance for new rail products, including high-speed points systems, axle counters, and other signalling systems.

Requirements

risk management

safety engineering

rail experience

communication

organisational

en50126

Background in risk management, systems engineering and/or safety engineering.
Prior experience in major rail infrastructure projects is highly desirable, especially if gained within the UK or consultancy sector.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Working on global projects spanning Australia, the US, Canada, Asia and the Middle East. You can contribute to these projects from the UK, without the necessity of travel.
If you have experience in cyber security, we’d be keen to hear from you and explore opportunities. This skill is not pertinent to this role.
Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and proactively prioritise workload.
Experience in delivering safety engineering and assurance services to rail projects, utilising methods and tools aligned with standards such as EN50126, EN50129, IEC 61508, and/or CSM-RA.
Demonstrating flexibility by effectively managing multiple activities and proactively balancing workload across different projects and customers.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Multi-Million Contracts

Contracts Overview

Ricardo secures significant contracts globally, including defense and clean-energy projects.

2025 Transition Plan

Portfolio Shift

Ricardo divested its defense arm and expanded into environmental consultancy services.

Evolved from combustion technology to strategic consultancy, Ricardo now serves as a global engineering powerhouse.
Headquartered in England, it shifted focus from manufacturing to delivering engineering and strategic consultancy.
Key achievements include guiding clients through decarbonization and technical transformation in transport, energy, and environment.
Award-winning projects include carbon-capture plants, hydrogen fuel-cell ships, and digital energy-modelling tools for governments.
Iconic projects include diesel speed records, McLaren supercar engines, and Taxibot aircraft tugs, showcasing over a century of innovation.
Now publicly listed, it combines technical expertise with strategic consultancy to spearhead complex, sustainable projects across sectors.

Culture + Values

Since 1915

Years of innovation

The company has a long-standing tradition of leveraging science and technology to drive efficiency and sustainability.

Create together
Be innovative
Aim high
Be mindful
Motivated by our strong purpose: developing innovative, cross-sector, sustainable and trusted solutions
Close-knit, purpose-driven global community renowned for expertise, creativity, mindfulness and collective passion

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2030

Carbon Emissions Target

Aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions from operations by the end of 2030.

46.2% Reduction

GHG Emissions Target

Reduce scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2031 compared to 2020 levels.

90% Renewable Energy

Electricity Usage Goal

Pledged to source 90% of electricity from renewable sources by end-2026.

Carbon-Negative Plant

Innovation in Carbon Capture

Commissioning a carbon-negative demonstrator plant in 2023 to remove CO₂ and supply clean energy.

Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2031 vs 2020.
Renewable electricity usage increased from 67% (FY 2017/18) to 74% (FY 2019/20).
Independent verification of FY 2019/20 GHG emissions (including scope 3 air travel) by Lloyd’s Register.
Net Zero strategy levers include renewable energy, property efficiency, digital-first travel policy, verified offsetting.
Monitor GHG emissions, energy, water use and waste across all sites; align with GRI, SASB and UN SDGs.
Partnered with Manufacture 2030 in 2022 to decarbonize supply-chain Scope 3 emissions via detailed GHG inventories and supplier engagement.
Acquired 93% of E3-Modelling SA (Jan 2023) to enhance environmental modelling capability in energy, environment and mobility sectors.

Inclusion & Diversity

Passionate about creating an environment where differences are valued and celebrated, and everyone feels they belong
Goal to be a diverse, equitable and inclusive employer, believing different perspectives fuel client‑focus, collaboration, change and mindfulness
No gender breakdown publicly available

Articles

About Ricardo

Careers at Ricardo

Sustainability at Ricardo

Role

Description

client workshops

bid management

safety engineering

csm approvals

proposal writing

product assurance

Leading interactive workshops with clients and stakeholders.
Leading the bidding, winning, and successful delivery of complexed commercially viable projects, collaborating with clients to understand their objectives and desired outcomes for each project.
Providing support to contractors in completing CSM and approvals for station works.
Leading complex rail safety engineering and assurance services to engineering projects, applying methods and tools aligned with key standards such as EN50126, EN50129, IEC 61508, and/or CSM-RA.
Support business development efforts by writing proposals, developing client relationships, and engaging with industry stakeholders.
Contributing to a diverse range of exciting projects, including safety assurance management, safety approvals, and CSM work for major infrastructure projects such as the National Train Control Centre in Dublin, Crewe Hub remodelling, and East Coast Mainline.
Leading in safety assurance for new rail products, including high-speed points systems, axle counters, and other signalling systems.

Requirements

risk management

safety engineering

rail experience

communication

organisational

en50126

Background in risk management, systems engineering and/or safety engineering.
Prior experience in major rail infrastructure projects is highly desirable, especially if gained within the UK or consultancy sector.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Working on global projects spanning Australia, the US, Canada, Asia and the Middle East. You can contribute to these projects from the UK, without the necessity of travel.
If you have experience in cyber security, we’d be keen to hear from you and explore opportunities. This skill is not pertinent to this role.
Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and proactively prioritise workload.
Experience in delivering safety engineering and assurance services to rail projects, utilising methods and tools aligned with standards such as EN50126, EN50129, IEC 61508, and/or CSM-RA.
Demonstrating flexibility by effectively managing multiple activities and proactively balancing workload across different projects and customers.

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

Company

Overview

Multi-Million Contracts

Contracts Overview

Ricardo secures significant contracts globally, including defense and clean-energy projects.

2025 Transition Plan

Portfolio Shift

Ricardo divested its defense arm and expanded into environmental consultancy services.

Evolved from combustion technology to strategic consultancy, Ricardo now serves as a global engineering powerhouse.
Headquartered in England, it shifted focus from manufacturing to delivering engineering and strategic consultancy.
Key achievements include guiding clients through decarbonization and technical transformation in transport, energy, and environment.
Award-winning projects include carbon-capture plants, hydrogen fuel-cell ships, and digital energy-modelling tools for governments.
Iconic projects include diesel speed records, McLaren supercar engines, and Taxibot aircraft tugs, showcasing over a century of innovation.
Now publicly listed, it combines technical expertise with strategic consultancy to spearhead complex, sustainable projects across sectors.

Culture + Values

Since 1915

Years of innovation

The company has a long-standing tradition of leveraging science and technology to drive efficiency and sustainability.

Create together
Be innovative
Aim high
Be mindful
Motivated by our strong purpose: developing innovative, cross-sector, sustainable and trusted solutions
Close-knit, purpose-driven global community renowned for expertise, creativity, mindfulness and collective passion

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2030

Carbon Emissions Target

Aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions from operations by the end of 2030.

46.2% Reduction

GHG Emissions Target

Reduce scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2031 compared to 2020 levels.

90% Renewable Energy

Electricity Usage Goal

Pledged to source 90% of electricity from renewable sources by end-2026.

Carbon-Negative Plant

Innovation in Carbon Capture

Commissioning a carbon-negative demonstrator plant in 2023 to remove CO₂ and supply clean energy.

Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2031 vs 2020.
Renewable electricity usage increased from 67% (FY 2017/18) to 74% (FY 2019/20).
Independent verification of FY 2019/20 GHG emissions (including scope 3 air travel) by Lloyd’s Register.
Net Zero strategy levers include renewable energy, property efficiency, digital-first travel policy, verified offsetting.
Monitor GHG emissions, energy, water use and waste across all sites; align with GRI, SASB and UN SDGs.
Partnered with Manufacture 2030 in 2022 to decarbonize supply-chain Scope 3 emissions via detailed GHG inventories and supplier engagement.
Acquired 93% of E3-Modelling SA (Jan 2023) to enhance environmental modelling capability in energy, environment and mobility sectors.

Inclusion & Diversity

Passionate about creating an environment where differences are valued and celebrated, and everyone feels they belong
Goal to be a diverse, equitable and inclusive employer, believing different perspectives fuel client‑focus, collaboration, change and mindfulness
No gender breakdown publicly available

Articles

About Ricardo

Careers at Ricardo

Sustainability at Ricardo