Systems Safety Assurance Engineer

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 8,250 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.

We are immediately hiring for a Systems Safety Assurance Engineer to work within the Systems Safety & Assurance Team to ensure and promote the effective Systems Safety throughout all of SYSTRA’s Engineering & Infrastructure Projects and client projects. This role will be a fantastic opportunity to work on one of the leading conventional rail projects in the UK in a critical role. The role will initially be working from home with long term hybrid working.

Main Duties

• Working with SYSTRA Projects and Client Projects to ensure compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, the Common Safety Method 2012 and the Railway Interoperability Regulations through active monitoring and audit
• Deliver system safety related training packages both internal and external to the company
• Undertaking regular monitoring and inspection of company projects to report on levels of compliance and identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement
• Providing input to SYSTRA Projects focus groups including Technical Board, Safe By Design
• Promote effective Design Risk Management and System Safety throughout the company
• Facilitation of Hazard Identification, Hazard Review and other risk workshops
• Provide assistance to the company with regards business development and continual improvement through collaboratively working with other disciplines to enhance SYSTRA Projects’ service delivery and processes
• Provide Advice and Management on issues involving CDM, CSM* and Interoperability* as well as other regulatory requirements relating to SYSTRA Projects portfolio of works (multi-sector construction)
• Promote Safe By Design amongst the company and projects
• To secure repeat business through proactive Client management
• To win work by assisting proposals with the technical input into bids/estimates and proposal
• Provide support to the System Safety Assurance Manager

Knowledge & Skills

• Significant experience within the railway industry
• Knowledge in Risk Assessment process and techniques
• Competent practitioner in system safety
• Effective communicator
• Able to manage and plan your own workload effectively
• Able to audit and inspect internal projects and processes
• Ideally membership of or working towards membership of a relevant professional institution eg. IOSH, ICE, APS
• Good knowledge of engineering design and construction principles and standards
• Experience of general construction activities and methods
• Good understanding of Common Safety Method and the Railway Interoperability Regulations and how it is applied in a Rail environment with respect to design and compliance.
• Experience working with Assessment Body, Notified Body and Designated Body
• Good knowledge of CDM, its application and its principles
• Good knowledge of engineering design standards for the UK Rail Network and British and European Standards

Behaviour Competencies

• Lead by example, living the SYSTRA vision, mission and values
• Commercial awareness
• Nurtures business and Client relationships
• Able to lead and support others through compliance with System Safety requirements
• Shows passion and enthusiasm
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team working; demonstrate effective working/communicating across teams within the company to ensure delivery of projects
• Self-motivated team player; able to work with the minimum of supervision
• IT Computer literate – specifically Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to stand in front of groups and instruct

Other Responsibilities

• To uphold and act in accordance with the Businesses values, behaviours and strategic objectives within the context of the duties of the post
• To support and adhere to the Businesses policy on Equality, Diversion and Inclusion
• To comply with the requirements of the GDPR and associated legislation in so far as they relate to the duties of the post
• To comply fully at all times with the policies relating to conduct at work

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 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 – you could still be just what we are looking for.