Safety Expert

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

The Safety Expert will provide specialised safety expertise to support the design, construction, and operational phases of the High-Speed Rail (HSR) project. As part of the services team, the role ensures that all safety standards, regulations, and best practices are adhered to, promoting a safe environment for workers, passengers, and the public throughout the project lifecycle.

Missions/Main Duties

• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety laws, regulations, codes, and HSR-specific requirements throughout all phases of the project.
• Lead and facilitate risk assessments (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA), safety reviews, and hazard identification processes for project activities and designs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety management systems, policies, and procedures tailored to HSR environments.
• Oversee investigation of safety incidents, near-misses, and accidents; identify root causes and ensure corrective/preventive actions are implemented.
• Advise design teams to incorporate safety-in-design principles and mitigations; review and approve design documentation from a safety perspective.
• Provide expertise and oversight to ensure construction activities comply with safety requirements; participate in site inspections, audits, and toolbox talks.
• Organize and deliver safety training, awareness sessions, and briefings for project staff and contractors.
• Liaise with project teams, contractors, regulatory authorities, and client representatives on all safety matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety performance and promote a proactive safety culture across the project.
• Ensure timely preparation of safety documentation, records, reports, and key performance indicators for management and stakeholders.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant safety experience, ideally in rail, transportation, or large infrastructure projects.
• Professional registration preferred or relevant professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, CSP, CMIOSH).
• In-depth knowledge of local and international safety regulations, standards, and best practices for rail or transportation environments.
• Proven experience in safety management systems, risk assessments, and incident investigation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities for collaboration across multicultural, multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in augmentation or consultancy service models is an advantage.
• Experience on high-speed rail or major railway/transportation projects.
• Familiarity with digital safety management and reporting tools.
• Ability to deliver effective safety training and awareness programs.
• Preferably with UAE or GCC experience.