Overview Senior or Principal Safety Consultant (Safety Assurance & Certification - Civils) – Rail & Transit Location: London, Bristol, Derby – Hybrid Role ID: 2026-3316 Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world. Ricardo, a member of WSP, is a global strategic, environmental and engineering consulting company. With over 100 years of engineering excellence and close to 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries, we provide exceptional 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 Senior or Principal Safety Consultant to join our team. This role is an opportunity to progress your career and embrace a leadership position. You will lead safety engineering and assurance services on rail engineering projects, enhancing safety protocols, risk assessment methodologies and overall project quality. The role also offers the chance to mentor junior consultants, share your expertise and grow in a collaborative and innovative environment. Key Responsibilities

Lead complex rail safety engineering and assurance services to engineering projects, applying methods and tools aligned with key standards such as EN50126, EN50129, IEC 61508, CSM‑RA and the Railways Interoperability Regulations (RIR). Lead certification and authorisation projects, including new railway stations, through assessment of National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs), Infrastructure and PRM, and National Technical Rules (NTRs) such as GIRT7020 and GIRT7073. Lead the bidding, winning and successful delivery of commercially viable projects, collaborating with clients to understand objectives and desired outcomes. Contribute to a diverse range of projects, including safety assurance management, safety approvals and CSM work for major infrastructure projects such as the National Train Control Centre in Dublin, Crewe Hub remodelling and the East Coast Mainline. Provide support to contractors in completing CSM and approvals for station and civil works. Work on global projects in Australia, the US, Canada, Asia and the Middle East, contributing from the UK without travel requirements. Demonstrate flexibility by managing multiple activities and balancing workload across projects and customers. Lead interactive workshops with clients and stakeholders.

Key Competencies and Experience

Experience delivering safety engineering and assurance services to rail projects, utilising methods and tools aligned with standards such as CSM‑RA and RIR. Background in risk management, systems engineering, safety engineering and/or interoperability. Ideally with a civil engineering background. Prior experience in major rail infrastructure projects, especially within the UK or consultancy sector. Experience in railway station projects, track and civil works, gauging and structures assessments. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and prioritise workload. Support business development by writing proposals, developing client relationships and engaging with industry stakeholders. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Experience in cyber security, while not required for this role, is also welcomed.

Working Here You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, creating a culture of inclusion and supporting 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 and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in delivering innovative solutions that help communities worldwide become safer and more sustainable. Work Life Balance We offer flexible approaches to work – whether working from home, in the office or as a hybrid worker. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing lies at the heart of our culture, allowing employees to flourish and achieve their full potential. Benefits We value you and will reflect that in your remuneration and benefits package. Your benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance, professional subscriptions reimbursement and a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in each person’s potential and will help you reach yours. Our diversity, equality and inclusion approach, as explained here, recognises that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity drives innovation by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service. We are a recognised disability‑confident employer and commit to engaging positively and proactively with all employees to ensure an inclusive culture. Next Steps Once you have submitted your application, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Timing may vary depending on the volume of applications for each role, and we may start reviewing applications prior to the closing date. Ricardo is a disability‑confident employer – please advise the recruitment team at recruit@ricardo.com if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr