Senior Safety Consultant (Safety Assurance & Certification - Civils) Rail and Transit

Role Overview

A Senior Safety Consultant will provide safety engineering and assurance services to rail engineering projects, enhancing safety protocols, risk assessment methodologies, and overall project quality. The role includes mentoring junior consultants and may involve business development activities such as proposal writing.

• 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, CSM-RA and the Railways Interoperability Regulations (RIR).
• Leading certification and authorisation projects, such as new railway stations, through the assessment of National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs), Infrastructure and PRM, and National Technical Rules (NTRs), such as GIRT
  7020 and GIRT
  7073.
• Leading the bidding, winning, and successful delivery of complex commercially viable projects, collaborating with clients to understand their objectives and desired outcomes for each project.
• 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.
• Providing support to contractors in completing CSM and approvals for station and civil works.
• Working on global projects spanning Australia, the US, Canada, Asia and the Middle East, with the ability to contribute from the UK without the necessity of travel.
• Demonstrating flexibility by effectively managing multiple activities and proactively balancing workload across different projects and customers.
• Leading interactive workshops with clients and stakeholders.

• Experience in delivering safety engineering and assurance services to rail projects, utilising methods and tools aligned with standards such as CSM-RA and RIR.
• Background in risk management, systems engineering, safety engineering and/or interoperability.
• Ideally with a civil engineering background.
• Prior experience in major rail infrastructure projects, especially within the UK or consultancy sector.
• Experience in railway station projects, track and civil works, gauging and structure assessments.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and proactively prioritise workload.
• Support business development efforts by writing proposals, developing client relationships, and engaging with industry stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience in cyber security is noted but not essential for this role.

Hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and encourage people to bring their whole authentic selves to work, fostering an inclusive culture and supporting employee resource groups.

Access to the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and a comprehensive menopause support package.

The “WSP My Hour” allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and use of bank holiday entitlement are also available.

Supportive environment investing in growth through training, mentoring or chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.