Principal Engineer 2 (Systems Safety)

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.
For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving, and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility, and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.
 

Main Function of Job

We currently have an opportunity for a Principal System Safety Engineer to join our growing systems safety team to act as a Team Lead. This position will suit an experienced Engineer who can demonstrate a range of experience within the System Safety Engineering / Engineering Safety Management within the Transportation/Infrastructure sectors.

The Principal System Safety Engineer shall provide vital support to the development and management of Systra’s internal System Safety processes and procedures, and to key projects in the company’s portfolio across the UK and Overseas.

Main Duties

A Principal System Safety Engineer will be accountable for:

• Working in a leadership role within Systra and our Client Projects to ensure compliance the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment.
• Working in a leadership role within Client Projects to ensure compliance with the Railways Interoperability Regulations.
• Leadership role involving team management of CSM Team.
• Facilitating the development of the System Safety Team (CSM) working alongside the Systra System Safety Manager
• Development and delivery of system safety related training packages both internal and external to the company as required.
• Undertaking regular monitoring and inspection of company projects to report on levels of compliance and identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement
• Facilitation of Hazard Workshops utilising an appropriate technique (HAZID, HAZOP, Bow-Tie Models, Fault Trees, Event Trees, Brainstorming etc.).
• Promote best practice in design risk management throughout the company.
• 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.
• 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).
• Production of Key CSM related documents including System Safety Plans, System Definitions, Hazard 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).
• Assist the System Safety Team and provide advice on issues involving System Safety and participate in Safe by Design initiatives within the company

Knowledge and Skills

• Have a robust track record of successful application and management of the CSM hazard management process in complex multi-disciplinary project environments within time and budget.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work with and assist in the development of a growing Systems Safety Team
• Able to manage and plan your own workload effectively
• Able to foster high levels of co-operation and co-ordination between project teams and individual members
• Experience leading others (including teams) delivering System Safety activities including training, workshops and meetings, production of deliverables, risk assessment etc.
• Experience of leading liaison with regulatory bodies such as the Office of Rail and Road, and independent assessment bodies
• Able to carry out their duty on both Complex Multi-Disciplinary and Simple projects working alongside existing Systra Designers and external designers where applicable.
• Ideally membership of or working towards membership of a relevant professional institution.  Ideally 10+ years’ directly applicable experience within the railway industry.
• An understanding of engineering and operational design within the railway environment and considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of a rail system.
• Extensive Knowledge and experience of general construction activities and methods as well as the CDM Regulations 2015.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering design standards for the UK Rail Network and British and European Standards and how they are applied / obtained.
• Ability to assess the competence of others in System Safety Engineering.

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Expert working knowledge of the CSM-REA
• Significant demonstrable experience in System Safety Engineering Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet the demands of the role
• Ability to travel to client sites and other SYSTRA offices may be required
• Ability to work from home and the office (Agile Working)

Why SYSTRA?
Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility
Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion
We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing
It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process please email: reasonableadjustments@systra.com  where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria. 
As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role and if you are a returner looking to restart your career after a period outside the workplace – you could be just what we are looking for.