Ferrovial Construction
System Safety Design Engineer
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System Safety Design Engineer
Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Ferrovial is a global leader in infrastructure, dedicated to solving complex challenges and delivering positive outcomes that enhance people’s lives. We operate across 15+ countries, with over 24,000 professionals worldwide, spanning industries like Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. Ferrovial Construction delivers groundbreaking projects including 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), and 2,920 miles of rail lines (434 miles of high-speed rail).
We are listed on Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands), and IBEX 35 (Spain), and recognised as a leader in sustainability, member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good.
Why Choose Ferrovial?
- Global ambition, local impact: Contribute to transformative infrastructure projects worldwide.
- Collaborative excellence: Join a diverse team that values innovation and collective problem-solving.
- Inclusive culture: A workplace that fosters diversity, respect, and creativity.
- Career growth: Access global mobility and cross-business development opportunities.
- Employee wellbeing: Enjoy competitive benefits, mental health support, and cutting-edge tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot).
- Purpose-driven work: Shape the future of transport, energy, and resilience.
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Role: System Safety Design Engineer
Join us to shape the HS2 Track infrastructure project during its critical initial design phase, working alongside the Rail Systems Alliance to ensure synchronised design, risk management, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Designers, Clients, and cross-functional teams to ensure system safety compliance.
- Support hazard identification, risk analysis, and mitigation, under the guidance of the Lead Systems Safety Engineer.
- Contribute to safety case development, integrating evidence-based arguments to demonstrate compliance with safety requirements.
- Execute safety analyses (FTA, FMEA, PHA) to evaluate system performance.
- Partner with systems, hardware, and software teams to embed safety into designs.
- Maintain compliance with safety standards and regulations and participate in audits.
- Assist in incident investigations, proposing corrective actions.
- Report directly to the Lead Systems Safety Engineer.
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Key Skills & Qualifications
- Technical rigor: Strong grasp of engineering principles, safety standards (e.g., rail industry regulations), and hazard analysis.
- Analytical mindset: Ability to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Communication: Clarify complex safety concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Teamwork: Facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams and manage expectations.
- Experience: Prior role in safety engineering, preferably within rail or infrastructure industries.
- Education: Degree in engineering or safety-related field (advanced certifications advantageous).
Ferrovial’s Commitment Ferrovial is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity, fostering an environment where every voice is valued – regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
#WeAreFerrovial – Together, we innovate, include, and move the future forward.
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