Principal System Safety Engineer at AECOM
Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Safety Engineer
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AECOM LIMITED is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply.
This Principal System Safety Engineer role with AECOM in Swindon is an exceptional opportunity for experienced tech professionals looking to advance their careers in the UK. Crucially, AECOM is offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, making this position highly suitable for Nigerian and other African immigrants seeking to relocate and work in the UK. While the salary isn't explicitly stated, AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure, promising competitive remuneration and the chance to contribute to significant rail projects.
Joining AECOM's vibrant and multidisciplinary Transportation Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and assurance of critical rail projects. AECOM's extensive expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems means you'll be contributing to smarter, more advanced ways of moving people across the UK and beyond.
As a Principal Systems Safety Engineer, your responsibilities will include developing System Engineering and Assurance plans, supporting safety and assurance management (including CSM-REA and EN50126), and managing project safety processes. This involves developing System Safety Plans, managing Hazard Records, and collaborating with diverse project teams to capture and mitigate hazards. You will also be crucial in stakeholder management, engaging with clients and authorisation bodies, and preparing safety requirements and specifications.
Requirements- An engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrable railway systems and assurance experience, specifically in system safety and interoperability.
- Solid knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations relevant to rail.
- Ability to develop Project Authorisation Strategies and support compliance with Rail Interoperability Regulations.
- Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier
2) sponsorship is available, meaning foreign / overseas applicants who need a UK work visa are welcome to apply.
- Opportunity to work with a world-renowned infrastructure consulting firm on impactful projects.
- Be part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering positive change.
- Flexible hybrid work options to support your work-life balance.
- A culture that celebrates diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcomes all backgrounds.
- Professional development and the chance to serve as a systems safety resource for principal and associate engineers.
- Support for career growth within a company driven by innovation.
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