Safety Assurance Engineer - ETCS
CV-LibraryDerby, DerbyshirecontractPosted: 25 March 2026
Apply NowMatchtech are working with a key client in Derby to support the recruitment of x2 Safety Assurance engineers to work on ETCS projects. These roles are 6 month initial contracts (with potential to extend) offering hybrid working and operating outside IR35.
Role Definition
This exciting role offers an opportunity to provide technical leadership and innovation within compliance in the context of an ETCS on-board retrofit project.
Working as part of a close-knit team, the Safety Assurance Engineer shall be the referent on safety and
assurance for the UK specific application of a ETCS On-Board retrofit project. The Safety Assurance
Engineer will report to the Safety Assurance Manager.
Key Accountabilities
Produce and manage safety documentation
Safety Management Plan
System Definition
Project Hazard Record
GASC
SASC
IHA
FMECA
Support approval process, to obtain APIS for each train class
Work directly with the Safety Assurance Manager, the assessors (AsBo, ISA), the Design & Technical Authority
Support the UK ETCS On-board delivery team through the design, approval, test and commissioning activities for vehicle First in Class project
Milestones
Contributes to the constitution of the Technical File
Prior to track testing & commissioning:
Reports from bodies (ISA, NTSN, NTRs)
Compliance reports from design houses + internal (lab test reports)
After commissioning
Track test reportsSpecific Skills/Tasks
Essential:
Knowledge and/or experience relating to train carried systems, in particular train control systems & in[1]cab signalling systems (ETCS / CBTC)
Previous experience in interacting with assurance bodies (AsBo, ISA)
Previous experience in safety assurance and certification
Demonstrates customer focus in all work carried out.
Able to understand and take account of the 'big picture' presented by the politics and sensitivities that surround the rail industry
Experience of working to industry quality and safety standards
Strong and effective communicator at all levels within the Business and in front of new and existing customers
Highly motivated, dependable and self-reliant.
Previous experience in system safety with knowledge of CSM-RA and CENELEC
Desirable:
Specific knowledge of railway systems and technologies
Previous experience in APIS and/RIS-2700-RST processes
Proven track record in working in major Sub-contract environment
Role Definition
This exciting role offers an opportunity to provide technical leadership and innovation within compliance in the context of an ETCS on-board retrofit project.
Working as part of a close-knit team, the Safety Assurance Engineer shall be the referent on safety and
assurance for the UK specific application of a ETCS On-Board retrofit project. The Safety Assurance
Engineer will report to the Safety Assurance Manager.
Key Accountabilities
Produce and manage safety documentation
Safety Management Plan
System Definition
Project Hazard Record
GASC
SASC
IHA
FMECA
Support approval process, to obtain APIS for each train class
Work directly with the Safety Assurance Manager, the assessors (AsBo, ISA), the Design & Technical Authority
Support the UK ETCS On-board delivery team through the design, approval, test and commissioning activities for vehicle First in Class project
Milestones
Contributes to the constitution of the Technical File
Prior to track testing & commissioning:
Reports from bodies (ISA, NTSN, NTRs)
Compliance reports from design houses + internal (lab test reports)
After commissioning
Track test reportsSpecific Skills/Tasks
Essential:
Knowledge and/or experience relating to train carried systems, in particular train control systems & in[1]cab signalling systems (ETCS / CBTC)
Previous experience in interacting with assurance bodies (AsBo, ISA)
Previous experience in safety assurance and certification
Demonstrates customer focus in all work carried out.
Able to understand and take account of the 'big picture' presented by the politics and sensitivities that surround the rail industry
Experience of working to industry quality and safety standards
Strong and effective communicator at all levels within the Business and in front of new and existing customers
Highly motivated, dependable and self-reliant.
Previous experience in system safety with knowledge of CSM-RA and CENELEC
Desirable:
Specific knowledge of railway systems and technologies
Previous experience in APIS and/RIS-2700-RST processes
Proven track record in working in major Sub-contract environment