Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary package

About the Role
Ricardo Energy & Environment is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company with over 100 years of engineering excellence and nearly 3,000 employees across more than 20 countries. Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world by delivering innovative, cross-sector sustainable products and solutions. We are seeking a Senior/Principal Safety Consultant to join our team and take a leadership role in safety engineering and assurance services for rail engineering projects.

In this role, you will lead complex rail safety engineering projects applying key standards such as EN50126, EN50129, IEC 61508, and CSM-RA. You will contribute to major infrastructure projects including the National Train Control Centre in Dublin, Crewe Hub remodelling, and East Coast Mainline, as well as support safety assurance for new rail products and global projects across Australia, the US, Canada, Asia, and the Middle East. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior consultants, lead client workshops, and influence safety protocols and risk assessment methodologies.

We offer a collaborative and innovative environment with flexible working arrangements including home, office, or hybrid options. Our culture values diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, supporting you to achieve your full potential while making a positive impact on communities worldwide.

Experience
- Proven experience delivering safety engineering and assurance services to rail projects using standards such as EN50126, EN50129, IEC 61508, and/or CSM-RA.
- Background in risk management, systems engineering, and/or safety engineering.
- Experience with major rail infrastructure projects, preferably within the UK or consultancy sector.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workload proactively.
- Experience supporting business development through proposal writing, client relationship management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in team environments.
- Cyber security experience is a plus but not essential for this role.

About you
Motivated to take on leadership responsibilities and mentor junior colleagues.
Flexible and adaptable to manage diverse activities and client needs.
Committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.
Passionate about contributing to safer and more sustainable rail systems globally.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in safety engineering, systems engineering, or related disciplines are desirable but not explicitly stated. A strong technical background and demonstrable experience are key.