Senior Safety Engineer

Senior Safety Engineer

Workplace Type: Hybrid (every Wednesday in the London office, the rest from home)

Location: London, UK

Salary: £55,000-£85,000 per year

What We Offer

Annual performance-based bonus
Flexible hybrid working (one day per week at our Central London office near Barbican)
Up to 25 days annual leave
Vitality Health Insurance (including optical, dental, and audiological care)
Life assurance and pension contribution
Enhanced parental benefits
Office facilities with gym access and breakfast bar
Regular team socials and annual company events
Career development with structured pathways to leadership and chartership
Opportunity for company share options after one year
International travel opportunities for business development and client engagement

Our Culture

We consider our people our greatest asset. We genuinely believe that contented individuals produce exceptional work, and our vision is to cultivate this environment. We're seeking someone who will not only be an employee but also an integral member of the team. We take pride in doing our best work thoroughly, and we're committed to becoming a company you'll be proud to be a part of.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Safety Engineer to lead delivery of formal safety and assurance activities across multidisciplinary projects, primarily within the railway domain. You'll be a key client interface, managing technical quality, mentoring junior engineers, and shaping safety strategies that support complex infrastructure programmes.

You will:

Lead the production and review of safety assurance deliverables in line with CSM-RA and EN 50126/8/9
Chair HAZID/HAZOP workshops and oversee hazard management using IBM DOORS or equivalent tools.
Independently write risk assessments
Provide technical assurance through internal review, sign-off, and guidance to teams.
Drive innovation in safety processes, tools, and delivery methods.
Support bids and proposals, shaping technical solutions and cost estimates.
Manage project scope, quality, and budgets in collaboration with the Managing Director.
Build long-term client relationships and contribute to the company's reputation for excellence.
Represent the company at industry forums or working groups where appropriate.

Required Experience

Degree (BEng/MEng/MSc) in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
Proven track record delivering safety assurance within complex, safety-critical industries.
Strong knowledge of EN 50126/8/9, IEC 61508, and CSM-RA.
Experience performing and guiding safety analyses (FTA, FMEA/FMECA, GSN, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to lead technical work streams and mentor others.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Working knowledge of DOORS and MS Excel for hazard tracking.
Will have in-depth knowledge of at least one rail discipline such as Signalling, Track, Power, Rolling Stock etc.

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of RAM and systems engineer
Experience within rail signalling, traction power, or station systems.
Familiarity with IRSE certification (Modules C/D).
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and promoting a positive safety
Chartered Engineer(CEng) - achieved or near completionWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed