Overview
Role:
Principal Consultant - Rail industry assessor / signalling Location:
London, Bristol, Derby & York (Hybrid/Flexible) Role ID:
2024-2708 Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and employing close to 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries, we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leading-edge and innovative cross-sector sustainable products and solutions. Every day, we enable our customers to solve the most complex and dynamic challenges to help achieve a safe and sustainable world. The Role We are looking for a Principal Consultant - Rail industry assessor / signalling to join our team. If you are aiming to progress in your career and embrace a leadership position, this is a great opportunity for you. In this role, you will lead safety engineering and assessment services for rail engineering signalling projects. Your expertise will enhance safety protocols, risk assessment methodologies, and overall project quality. This role offers you the chance to further your technical knowledge in rail safety and to mentor junior consultants, sharing your experience to foster their growth. It's a unique opportunity to exhibit your leadership qualities while expanding your skill set in a collaborative and innovative environment. Key Responsibilities Leading complex rail safety assessment (AsBo/ISA & ApBo/NoBo/DeBo) services to engineering projects, applying methods and tools aligned with key standards such as EN50126, EN50129, IEC 61508, CSM-RA, CCS NTSN/TSI and CCS NTRs. Leading the bidding, winning, and successful delivery of commercially viable projects, collaborating with clients to understand their objectives and desired outcomes. Contributing to a diverse range of exciting projects, including safety assurance management and safety approvals for major infrastructure projects. Leading in safety assurance for new rail products, including ETCS/ERTMS, high-speed points systems, axle counters, and other signalling systems. Working on global projects from the UK, without the necessity of travel. Managing multiple activities and proactively balancing workload across different projects and customers. Leading interactive workshops with clients and stakeholders. Key Competencies and Experience Experience in delivering safety assessment and assurance services to rail projects, utilising methods and tools aligned with standards. Experience in assessing Signalling projects including ETCS, as AsBo/ISA and/or ApBo/NoBo/DeBo. Background in risk management, systems engineering and/or safety engineering. Prior experience in major rail infrastructure projects is highly desirable. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and proactively prioritise workload. Support business development efforts by writing proposals, developing client relationships, and engaging with industry stakeholders. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Working here You will be welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, creating a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place. We encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable. Work life balance We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and achieve their full potential. Benefits Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect your value. You will receive a range of benefits including support for your physical and mental health. Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance, and professional subscriptions reimbursement. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, believing in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Next steps Once you have submitted your application, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary depending on the volume of applications we receive. Ricardo is a Disability confident employer. Please advise the recruitment team via
recruit@ricardo.com
if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
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Role:
Principal Consultant - Rail industry assessor / signalling Location:
London, Bristol, Derby & York (Hybrid/Flexible) Role ID:
2024-2708 Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and employing close to 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries, we provide exceptional levels of expertise in delivering leading-edge and innovative cross-sector sustainable products and solutions. Every day, we enable our customers to solve the most complex and dynamic challenges to help achieve a safe and sustainable world. The Role We are looking for a Principal Consultant - Rail industry assessor / signalling to join our team. If you are aiming to progress in your career and embrace a leadership position, this is a great opportunity for you. In this role, you will lead safety engineering and assessment services for rail engineering signalling projects. Your expertise will enhance safety protocols, risk assessment methodologies, and overall project quality. This role offers you the chance to further your technical knowledge in rail safety and to mentor junior consultants, sharing your experience to foster their growth. It's a unique opportunity to exhibit your leadership qualities while expanding your skill set in a collaborative and innovative environment. Key Responsibilities Leading complex rail safety assessment (AsBo/ISA & ApBo/NoBo/DeBo) services to engineering projects, applying methods and tools aligned with key standards such as EN50126, EN50129, IEC 61508, CSM-RA, CCS NTSN/TSI and CCS NTRs. Leading the bidding, winning, and successful delivery of commercially viable projects, collaborating with clients to understand their objectives and desired outcomes. Contributing to a diverse range of exciting projects, including safety assurance management and safety approvals for major infrastructure projects. Leading in safety assurance for new rail products, including ETCS/ERTMS, high-speed points systems, axle counters, and other signalling systems. Working on global projects from the UK, without the necessity of travel. Managing multiple activities and proactively balancing workload across different projects and customers. Leading interactive workshops with clients and stakeholders. Key Competencies and Experience Experience in delivering safety assessment and assurance services to rail projects, utilising methods and tools aligned with standards. Experience in assessing Signalling projects including ETCS, as AsBo/ISA and/or ApBo/NoBo/DeBo. Background in risk management, systems engineering and/or safety engineering. Prior experience in major rail infrastructure projects is highly desirable. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and proactively prioritise workload. Support business development efforts by writing proposals, developing client relationships, and engaging with industry stakeholders. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Working here You will be welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, creating a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place. We encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable. Work life balance We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is at the core of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and achieve their full potential. Benefits Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect your value. You will receive a range of benefits including support for your physical and mental health. Our core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance, and professional subscriptions reimbursement. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, believing in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Next steps Once you have submitted your application, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary depending on the volume of applications we receive. Ricardo is a Disability confident employer. Please advise the recruitment team via
recruit@ricardo.com
if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
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