Engineering Safety Case Manager

Engineering Safety Case Manager

Location

Swindon, GB

Department Name

Wales & Western Region

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you’re part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we’re empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.
About our people and the recruitment process – We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!

Privileged staff travel – Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 5 friends and family to use across the GWR network (20 passes per year)
Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.
A range of Pension schemes to choose from
Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working and enhanced family friendly support.
5 days paid volunteering leave.
2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

Brief Description

This role supports the Wales & Western region enhancement and renewal portfolios in the development of System Level Safety Cases, enabling the safe and timely introduction of infrastructure changes. You will be our expert for project-level engineering safety cases including Common Safety Method and Railways Interoperability Regulations. You will provide support, guidance and assurance; working with a range of stakeholders including the ORR, third party proposers of change, project teams and our supply partners.

About the role (External)

Your Main Responsibilities will be to:

Devise and be responsible for the Programme System Level Safety Case.

Obtain Interoperability Screening Decisions for the Programme from the statutory authority.

Secure appropriate approvals for the design development phase of the Programme from the relevant safety authorities, including Project Review Group, Notified Body(s) and Her Majesty’s Railway Inspectorate. Lead the presentation and technical argument for submissions to these bodies.

Specify system safety requirements to individual projects. Create, and roll out across the

Programme, a strategy for integration of infrastructure project safety cases and rolling stock safety cases into the System Level Safety Case.

Develop verification and validation processes, in accordance with company policy / guidelines / processes / etc. that confirm that safety requirements have been achieved at sub-system Level.

Check that appropriate submissions are made for project-level approvals from external authorities, including London Underground Limited and London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority.

Be accountable for safety case delivery to meet Programme and timetable requirements.

Own and manage the overall Programme Safety Risk Register / hazard log and organise the

arrangements to manage and identify hazards.

Provide an expert advice service for all infrastructure projects’ teams whose work impacts upon third party TOC and FOC vehicle safety cases. Explain to and guide the infrastructure project teams in the technical requirements necessary to be fulfilled in order to secure approved changes to existing vehicle safety cases.

Where safety case amendment will be required, agree the most efficient method to achieve an amended train safety case with train safety case owners. Manage the production of, or commission, further technical assessments and train safety case documentation as required.

Determine the engineering information necessary for insertion into safety submissions and write and prepare the technical remits. Appraise the technical competence of contractors for this work and manage awarded contracts.

You will ideally have

Degree qualification.

Chartered Engineer.

Relevant rail industry experience.

Relevant experience in achieving the requirements of SRGs, SRPs, PRGs, ISAs and HMRI.

Experience of the Rail Vehicle Certification and Safety Case approval process.

Able to simplify complex technical issues and communicate to Approval bodies.

Competent in one or more relevant engineering disciplines.

Knowledge of Engineering Safety Management (“Yellow Book”).

Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

What could set you apart

Knowledge of rolling stock systems that interface with infrastructure.

Significant experience in related railway disciplines

Appearing as lead presenter at each type of Safety Body meeting

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide!

Salary: This role is a Band 3C, £55,596 – £62,546 per annum.

Closing date: 6th November 2023

This role requires working in the office 2 to 3 days a week.

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

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Engineering Safety Case Manager

Location

Swindon, GB

Department Name

Wales & Western Region

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you’re part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!
The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we’re empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.
About our people and the recruitment process – We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!

Privileged staff travel – Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 5 friends and family to use across the GWR network (20 passes per year)
Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.
A range of Pension schemes to choose from
Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working and enhanced family friendly support.
5 days paid volunteering leave.
2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

To find out more about the benefits at Network Rail, click here.
We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. For more information about Network Rail click here

Brief Description

This role supports the Wales & Western region enhancement and renewal portfolios in the development of System Level Safety Cases, enabling the safe and timely introduction of infrastructure changes. You will be our expert for project-level engineering safety cases including Common Safety Method and Railways Interoperability Regulations. You will provide support, guidance and assurance; working with a range of stakeholders including the ORR, third party proposers of change, project teams and our supply partners.

About the role (External)

Your Main Responsibilities will be to:

Devise and be responsible for the Programme System Level Safety Case.

Obtain Interoperability Screening Decisions for the Programme from the statutory authority.

Secure appropriate approvals for the design development phase of the Programme from the relevant safety authorities, including Project Review Group, Notified Body(s) and Her Majesty’s Railway Inspectorate. Lead the presentation and technical argument for submissions to these bodies.

Specify system safety requirements to individual projects. Create, and roll out across the

Programme, a strategy for integration of infrastructure project safety cases and rolling stock safety cases into the System Level Safety Case.

Develop verification and validation processes, in accordance with company policy / guidelines / processes / etc. that confirm that safety requirements have been achieved at sub-system Level.

Check that appropriate submissions are made for project-level approvals from external authorities, including London Underground Limited and London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority.

Be accountable for safety case delivery to meet Programme and timetable requirements.

Own and manage the overall Programme Safety Risk Register / hazard log and organise the

arrangements to manage and identify hazards.

Provide an expert advice service for all infrastructure projects’ teams whose work impacts upon third party TOC and FOC vehicle safety cases. Explain to and guide the infrastructure project teams in the technical requirements necessary to be fulfilled in order to secure approved changes to existing vehicle safety cases.

Where safety case amendment will be required, agree the most efficient method to achieve an amended train safety case with train safety case owners. Manage the production of, or commission, further technical assessments and train safety case documentation as required.

Determine the engineering information necessary for insertion into safety submissions and write and prepare the technical remits. Appraise the technical competence of contractors for this work and manage awarded contracts.

You will ideally have

Degree qualification.

Chartered Engineer.

Relevant rail industry experience.

Relevant experience in achieving the requirements of SRGs, SRPs, PRGs, ISAs and HMRI.

Experience of the Rail Vehicle Certification and Safety Case approval process.

Able to simplify complex technical issues and communicate to Approval bodies.

Competent in one or more relevant engineering disciplines.

Knowledge of Engineering Safety Management (“Yellow Book”).

Six Sigma Yellow Belt.

What could set you apart

Knowledge of rolling stock systems that interface with infrastructure.

Significant experience in related railway disciplines

Appearing as lead presenter at each type of Safety Body meeting

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide!

How to apply (External)

Salary: This role is a Band 3C, £55,596 – £62,546 per annum.

Closing date: 6th November 2023

This role requires working in the office 2 to 3 days a week.

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.
Click ‘apply now’ to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Click here for more information.

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

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