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Rail Safety Consultant

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Location

2 locations

Type of contract

Permanent
Full Time

Occupational field

Auditing & Consulting

Job-ID

14025

The profession is offered at several locations offered: London, Derby

Job Summary

As part of unprecedented growth in projects across all sectors, Risktec is seeking experienced safety engineering professionals to support the delivery of our existing projects, as well as driving further growth in the business. We are keen to hear from applicants with experience in a high-hazard industry environment, particularly in rail, but with possible nuclear, clean energy, oil & gas background, with a willingness to transfer their skillset to work in rail.


Ideally this role will be based in Risktec’s Derby or London offices, but we will also consider applicants in other geographical areas; flexible and hybrid working arrangements are also available.

Requirements

  • Have a track record of producing safety engineering deliverables, including the use of both qualitative and quantitative safety engineering tools and techniques, across the project lifecycle in the rail industry. 
  • Have some awareness of CSM-RA and its processes;
  • Support project delivery within your area of expertise, ensuring adherence to project budgets, timelines, and quality standards;
  • Be willing to work on multiple, concurrent projects across technologies, from rolling stock to signalling to infrastructure. 
  • Collaborate with TÜV Rheinland’s global rail teams to bid for and deliver major international projects.
  • Have some knowledge of current UK safety legislation and the processes by which projects are safely delivered in one or more high-hazard industries;
  • Collaborate with TÜV Risktec’s global rail team to support bids for and deliver international projects;
  • Be able to continuously enhance your own competence and technical knowledge at the forefront of the railway industry, expanding your areas of expertise;
  • Be educated to degree level (or equivalent) within a science or engineering discipline, or equivalent academic qualifications. 
  • Have Professional accreditation / membership to a recognised organisation (e.g. CEng), or be on a path towards that status – desirable but not required;
  • Be fluent in spoken and written English.

What we can offer you?

  • A competitive package of salary and benefits is offered for permanent staff, including:
  • Profit share.
  • Company pension contributions.
  • Flexible and hybrid working.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Health and wellbeing – digital GP, access to wellbeing app and support.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
  • Sustainable benefits such as salary sacrifice electric vehicles and cycle to work schemes.

 

 

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Location

Conran Building, Shad Thames
SE1 2YU London

5 Mallard Way, Pridepark, Derby
DE24 8GX Derby

Company

As an international services group, we want to create a working environment in which all our employees feel secure and comfortable - an environment in which they enjoy giving their best with commitment. The key to this lies in an open, respectful cooperation across all countries, cultures and lifestyles. After all, around 20,000 employees at 500 locations around the globe provide more than 2,500 services. The results of their work can be seen everywhere: in tested elevators or rides, on certified toys or technical equipment, in our consultations or training sessions. No matter where - our international teams have been setting standards in terms of safety, quality and efficiency for many years.

We value diversity - and take on responsibility

Our specialists appreciate this versatile portfolio, the exciting tasks and the value of their work for people, the environment and technology. And we value our specialists for their know-how and commitment, but also for their different personalities and careers. Combined with the professionalism and sense of responsibility of each individual, we create a culture of openness, growth and collegiality. We want to further strengthen this culture and consistently promote respect in our dealings with one another. Not only do we say that, we live that. We have committed ourselves to acting in accordance with the principles of the UN Global Compact initiative, to fighting corruption and to working for human rights, labour standards and environmental protection in our daily work. We are active in numerous networks and projects that stand for diversity and equality. In addition, we have developed a broad range of products and services that help to reconcile the professional and private worlds so that our employees can work in a healthy, motivated and optimal environment.

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