Senior or Principal Consultant - Assessor / Signalling - Rail & Transit

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Senior or Principal Consultant - Assessor / Signalling - Rail and Transit

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Ricardo plc .Location: London, Bristol, Derby and York - HybridRole ID: 2025-2931Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company with over 100 years of engineering excellence and approximately 3,000 employees in more than 20 countries. The company delivers cross-sector sustainable products and solutions and supports customers in solving complex challenges to help create a safe and sustainable world.Responsibilities

Lead complex rail safety assessment (AsBo/ISA and ApBo/NoBo/DeBo) services to engineering projects, applying methods and tools aligned with standards such as EN50126, EN50129, IEC 61508, CSM-RA, CCS NTSN/TSI and CCS NTRs.Lead bidding, winning, and successful delivery of complex, commercially viable projects; collaborate with clients to understand objectives and outcomes for each project.Contribute to a diverse range of projects, including safety assurance management and safety approvals for major infrastructure projects (e.g., National Train Control Centre in Dublin, Crewe Hub remodelling, East Coast Mainline).Lead safety assurance for new rail products, including ETCS/ERTMS, high-speed points systems, axle counters, and other signalling systems.Work on global projects spanning Australia, the US, Canada, Asia, and the Middle East; contribute from the UK with minimal travel.Demonstrate flexibility by managing multiple activities and proactively balancing workload across projects and customers.Lead interactive workshops with clients and stakeholders.Qualifications and Experience

Experience delivering safety assessment and assurance services to rail projects, using methods and tools aligned with EN50126, EN50129, IEC 61508, CSM-RA, CCS NTSN/TSI and CCS NTRs.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, especially in the UK or consultancy sector.Strong 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 ability to work effectively in a team.Experience in cyber security is a plus; not pertinent to this role but welcome to discuss.Working here

We foster a culture where every voice matters, with diversity of thought and inclusion. We encourage you to bring passion and expertise to deliver innovative solutions that support communities worldwide in becoming safer and more sustainable.Work life balance

— Flexible approaches to work (home, office, hybrid) with discussions on flexible working arrangements. Wellbeing is core to our culture.Benefits

Remuneration and benefits reflect the value of your contribution. Core benefits include 25 days of annual leave, 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive pension, life assurance, and professional subscriptions reimbursement, plus a wide range of flexible benefits.Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We are a recognised disability-confident employer. Further details are provided by the organisation.Next steps

Once you submit your application, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Timing may vary due to volume of applications, and we may begin reviewing before the closing date. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact ..... full job details .....