Senior/Principal Safety Assurance Engineer
13th February 2025
A senior or principal safety assurance engineer ensures that engineering projects comply with safety regulations, standards, and best practices. They develop and implement safety assurance processes, conducting risk assessments and hazard analyses to minimise risks in complex systems.
Key tasks include leading safety case development, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., CSM-RA, EN 50126/8/9 for rail), performing safety audits, and advising on risk mitigation strategies. They also liaise with regulatory bodies, clients, and project teams, providing technical guidance on safety requirements.
Strong analytical skills, knowledge of safety engineering principles, and experience with regulatory frameworks are essential. Many safety assurance engineers hold qualifications in systems or safety engineering and work towards or hold professional accreditation such as CEng.
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