Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Nextec Engineering Limited is a specialist consultancy with extensive experience in Engineering Consulting, Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering and Assurance Activities. We work on
cutting-edge projects
across industries that shape our world and future infrastructure.

Job Title: Senior Safety Engineer

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Location:
London, UK

Salary:
Circa £60,000 – £70,000 DOE

What We Offer

• Annual performance-based bonus
• Flexible hybrid working (one day per week at our Central London office near Barbican)
• Up to 25 days annual leave
• Vitality Health Insurance (including optical, dental, and audiological care)
• Life assurance and pension contribution
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Office facilities with gym access and breakfast bar
• Regular team socials and annual company events
• Career development with structured pathways to leadership and chartership
• Opportunity for company share options after one year
• International travel opportunities for business development and client engagement

Our Culture

At Nextec, we consider our people our greatest asset. We genuinely believe that contented individuals produce exceptional work, and our vision is to cultivate this environment. We're seeking someone who will not only be an employee but also an integral member of the Nextec team. We take pride in doing our best work thoroughly, and we're committed to becoming a company you'll be proud to be a part of.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Safety Engineer
to lead delivery of formal safety and assurance activities across multidisciplinary projects, primarily within the railway domain. You'll be a key client interface, managing technical quality, mentoring junior engineers, and shaping safety strategies that support complex infrastructure programmes.

You will:

• Lead the production and review of safety assurance deliverables in line with
  CSM-RA
  and
  EN 50126/8/9
  standards.
• Chair
  HAZID/HAZOP
  workshops and oversee hazard management using
  DOORS
  or equivalent tools.
• Provide technical assurance through internal review, sign-off, and guidance to teams.
• Drive innovation in safety processes, tools, and delivery methods.
• Support bids and proposals, shaping technical solutions and cost estimates.
• Manage project scope, quality, and budgets in collaboration with the Managing Director.
• Build long-term client relationships and contribute to Nextec's reputation for excellence.
• Represent Nextec at industry forums or working groups where appropriate.

Required Experience

• Degree (BEng/MEng/MSc) in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
• Proven track record delivering safety assurance within complex, safety-critical industries.
• Strong knowledge of
  EN 50126/8/9
  ,
  IEC 61508
  , and
  CSM-RA
  .
• Experience performing and guiding safety analyses (
  FTA, FMEA/FMECA, GSN, etc.
  ).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and mentor others.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Working knowledge of DOORS and MS Excel for hazard tracking.
• Will have in-depth knowledge of at least one rail discipline such as Signalling, Track, Power, Rolling Stock etc.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of RAM and systems engineering.
• Experience within rail signalling, traction power, or station systems.
• Familiarity with IRSE certification (Modules C/D).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) — achieved or near completion.

If you believe you would be a suitable candidate for this role, please apply with your most updated CV and we will be in touch in due course to discuss your application.

Alternatively, if you would like more information about the role or have any questions, please contact our Business Development Manager