Systems Engineer

? Contract Opportunity: Systems Safety Engineer – TfL Projects
Location: London, UK (Hybrid working)
Duration: 6–12 months (with potential for extension)
Day Rate: Competitive (DOE)
IR35 Status: Inside
Sector: Transport / Rail / Infrastructure

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Systems Safety Engineer to support the delivery of critical infrastructure projects within the Transport for London (TfL) environment. This is a contract position, ideal for someone with hands-on experience applying CENELEC standards and working within the framework of the ROGS regulations on safety-critical rail or transport systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage safety documentation, including Safety Plans, Safety Cases, and Hazard Logs in line with EN 50126/8/9 (CENELEC).

• Conduct safety analysis, hazard identification (HAZID), and risk assessments, ensuring risks are managed to ALARP.

• Interface with engineering teams, project managers, assurance leads, and TfL stakeholders to ensure system safety is embedded throughout the lifecycle.

• Support Independent Safety Assessments (ISA) and provide input into engineering assurance and TfL Pathway processes.

• Ensure compliance with ROGS and all applicable legal, regulatory, and safety governance frameworks.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (Systems, Electrical, Safety, etc.).

• Strong track record as a Systems Safety Engineer on TfL or UK rail/transport infrastructure projects.

• In-depth knowledge of CENELEC EN 50126 / 50128 / 50129.

• Experience working under ROGS and UK rail safety regulations.

• Skilled in developing and managing Hazard Logs, Safety Cases, and supporting assurance gates.

• Familiar with TfL / LU Pathway processes and assurance procedures.