Overview: Responsibilities:

• Setting out the Systems Assurance framework and requirements for the Long Distance projects delivery in accordance with the applicable Safety Regulations, Standards and Company Policies.
• Ensuring that the Systems Assurance framework is followed for the delivery of the projects throughout the project Life Cycle, in order to meet the Systems Assurance Requirements for the respective projects.
• Supervising and monitoring the Systems Assurance activities including the Contractor’s submissions and their review as required to comply with the System Assurance Requirements, the Hazard Log Management process and Hazard Review Panel coordination, the integration between the Contractors and/or Third Parties into the Safety Management process, the production of the Network Engineering Safety Cases and obtention of ISA No Objection and Safety Acceptance of the Infrastructure Safety Cases.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a similar System Assurance role in large scale Rail projects with Civil, MEP and System background, with a minimum of 10 years' experience.
• A good working background of Rail Industry including experience in RAMS and acceptance / approval processes is essential, minimum 10 years.
• Thorough knowledge of Common Safety Methods and EN50126, EN50128, EN50129 and EN61508 is essential.
• Knowledge of software (safety critical systems related) would be a distinct advantage.