Location:
London, London, United KingdomJob ID:
R1012288Date Posted:
2026-07-29Company Name:
Hitachi Rail GTS UK LimitedProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoAbout Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
Your new role
Principal RAMS & System Assurance Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced RAMS professional to join Hitachi Rail as a Principal RAMS & System Assurance Manager.
This is a leadership position responsible for driving RAMS Assurance activities across our Mainline and Light Rail portfolio of UK rail projects, products and services. You will play a critical role in ensuring our solutions are safe, reliable and compliant throughout the project lifecycle, while leading and developing a team of highly skilled RAMS and Assurance engineers.
Working closely with our Hitachi partners across the world, customers and project teams, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Hitachi Rail. Projects include ETCS OnBoard and Wayside applications, Tramways and HS2.
Key responsibilities
Leadership and RAMS Project / Bid Delivery
Lead the development and maintenance of Safety Cases, RAMS Management Plans, RAMS analyses and Assurance approvals to support successful project delivery
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, customer requirements and industry standards.
Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to RAMS and Assurance professionals.
Contribute to the strategic development of the RAMS across Hitachi Rail in the UK.
Support recruitment, succession planning and capability development within the function.
Support bid activities by defining RAMS strategies, resource requirements and delivery plans.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with customers, industry partners and regulatory stakeholders.
Represent Hitachi Rail at customer meetings and industry forums where required.
What you'll bring to the role
Essential experience and knowledge
Significant experience in Technical Safety and Systems Assurance within the rail sector or another safety-critical industry.
Proven experience managing technical teams and leading multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Desirable experience
Experience with UK mainline signalling, control, communications or information systems.
Experience leading railway Interoperable projects, especially CCS.
Key behaviours
Strong leadership and people management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capability.
Commercial awareness and customer focus.
Analytical approach to problem solving and decision making.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organisation.
Self-motivated, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
What we offer
We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to:
Competitive salary
Annual performance related bonus
25 days holiday
Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
Private medical insurance
Personal Accident insurance
Group Income Protection
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.
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Skills Required
- Knowledge of RAM and Technical Safety techniques, methods and tools
- Specialist knowledge of railway RAMS standards (EN50126, EN50716, EN50129) and European Railway safety/interoperability regulation
- Experience in developing Safety Cases for complex safety-critical systems and gathering required evidence
- Experience in System Assurance and RAMS delivery activities within rail or construction industries
- Knowledge and experience of railway systems and assets, particularly Mainline UK railway signalling, control and information systems
- Demonstrable track record in delivering safety solutions through safety approvals into operation
- Experience in managing teams, including setting objectives, performance management and recruitment participation
- Ability to undertake independent investigations, root cause analysis and define corrective actions
- Experience coordinating RAMS inputs to bids, including safety organisation, roles, assurance activities and cost estimates
- Ability to prepare and supervise on-site testing and commissioning in a railway environment
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills
What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
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