Safety Engineer

Location: Flexible / Hybrid - UK-wide locations consideredEmployment Type: Full-timeSalary: Competitive, based on experience

We are expanding our maritime safety team to support a growing and diverse client base across the defence and maritime sectors. We're looking for experienced professionals with a strong background in maritime safety and consultancy, ready to take on key roles, influence strategic accounts, and contribute to the evolution of our services.

This role offers the opportunity to deliver safety support across complex, high-profile projects in the UK defence sector. You'll apply your technical expertise and leadership in hazard and risk analysis, support business development efforts, and help shape future service offerings.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Experience in a consultancy environment (Safety Engineering)

• Experience in UK defence (maritime preferred, but other domains considered)

• Proven capability in safety assessments and hazard analysis (e.g. SWIFT, HAZOP, FMECA, FTA, LOPA)

• In-depth understanding of UK defence safety regulations and standards (e.g. DSA02-DMR, Def Stan 00-056)

• Strong track record managing and delivering complex technical projects and bids

• Demonstrated support for business development initiatives

Highly Desirable:

• Experience as an Independent Safety Auditor/Advisor

• Knowledge of standards such as Def Stan 00-055, Mil Std 882E, IEC 61508

• Established client relationships and evidence of maintaining long-term workstreams

• Staff or project team management experience

• Degree qualified; Chartered Engineer status or membership of a relevant professional institution

• Professional, collaborative, and client-focused

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational and time management abilities, particularly in a hybrid work environment

• Able to provide high-level assurance to clients through technical excellence and integrity

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance.

• A supportive and welcoming team culture

• Full reimbursement of professional institution membership fees

• Comprehensive training and professional development

• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements (typically 40 hours per week)

• Annual bonus based on performance and company success (after 1 year of service)

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Optional private medical insurance (after probation)

• Company life assurance

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