System Safety Design Engineer

NES Fircroft is looking for a System Safety Design Engineer

Job description

System Safety Design Engineer


Main Responsibilities

  • Support system safety activities across major rail infrastructure projects.
  • Undertake hazard identification and risk assessment activities.
  • Develop and maintain Hazard Records and associated safety documentation.
  • Support the preparation and delivery of Safety Cases and Safety Justifications.
  • Carry out safety assessments including FTA, FMEA and Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA).
  • Work closely with design, systems, engineering and assurance teams to ensure safety requirements are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support compliance with applicable railway safety standards and project safety management plans.
  • Participate in safety reviews, audits and assurance activities.
  • Assist with incident investigations and root cause analysis where required.
  • Produce technical reports and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.


Candidate Requirements

  • Degree qualified Engineer or equivalent technical qualification.
  • Knowledge of UK railway standards and safety management processes.
  • Experience in a Systems Safety, Safety Assurance, Functional Safety or RAMS Engineering role.
  • Strong understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment and safety assurance processes.
  • Experience developing or contributing to Safety Cases.
  • Working knowledge of FTA, FMEA and PHA methodologies.
  • Experience within rail, transportation, infrastructure or other highly regulated engineering environments.
  • Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Strong technical writing and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Membership of a relevant professional body would be advantageous.


Desirable Experience

  • High-speed rail experience (HS2)
  • Experience working on complex infrastructure or transportation projects.
  • Experience supporting design assurance and systems integration activities.


Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Birmingham
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Published at
21-08-2026
Profession type
Design / Fashion
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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