System Safety Engineer

Company: Matchtech
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Matchtech are working with a key client in the UK to support the recruitment of a Principal Systems Safety Engineer to work on high profile railway projects in the North of the UK.

These roles are contract positions, operating outside IR35 for 6-12 months initially. The position is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days a week in Leeds.

Here’s what you’ll do

  • Development of System Engineering and Assurance plans and processes
  • Support safety and assurance management for projects (i.e. CSM-REA, EN50126,8&9)
  • Develop and manage project safety process – development of System Safety Plan, System Definition, management of Hazard Records, working with the wider project team to capture and manage Hazards
  • Stakeholder management – engage and support clients with authorisation bodies and independent assessments
  • Prepare and develop safety requirements/specifications
  • Support the development of Engineering Safety Cases / Safety Justification
  • Develop Project Authorisation Strategies and support projects with the delivery of the applicable Rail Interoperability Regulations
  • Develop scope of works and work packages with clients
  • Participates in multi-disciplinary review of project deliverables
  • Serve as the systems safety resource for the Principal and Associate in projects.

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree or equivalent
  • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Railway systems and assurance experience inc. system safety and interoperability

Posted: March 27th, 2026