Railway Safety Lead

RINA

Lead the integration of safety requirements into railway system design (track, civil works, signaling, telecoms, power, rolling stock, depots).

Ensure compliance with international railway safety standards (EN 50126/8/9, IEC 61508, CSM-RA, ISO 45001).

Review and approve design deliverables, method statements, and engineering solutions from a safety perspective.

Champion Safety by Design principles to eliminate or reduce hazards during construction and operation.

Develop, maintain, and manage the project s Safety Management Plan and Safety Case.

Perform hazard identification, hazard analysis, and risk assessments (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, FTA).

Maintain hazard logs and risk registers, ensuring risks are mitigated to acceptable levels (ALARP).

Lead system safety integration across disciplines to ensure seamless, safe operation.

Ensure safety assurance during construction activities, including temporary works and staging of railway possessions.

Support safe integration of assets during testing, commissioning, and handover to operations.

Conduct safety audits, inspections, and readiness reviews before critical project milestones.

Act as the primary interface with safety regulators, independent safety assessors (ISA), and railway authorities.

Ensure all approvals and safety certifications are obtained for system commissioning.

Provide technical reports and evidence to demonstrate compliance with statutory and contractual safety obligations.

Lead root cause analyses for safety-related design or construction incidents.

Develop lessons learned and embed best practices into project delivery.

Drive continuous improvement in safety performance across project teams and contractors.

Provide technical leadership to engineering teams on system safety and assurance.

Mentor junior engineers and promote a proactive safety culture.

Deliver safety awareness briefings and training for design and site teams.