Software Safety Leader
This is a rare opportunity to take on a leadership role in high-impact, safety-critical projects. As a Principal Software Safety Consultant, you will drive innovation, lead team growth, and deliver expert consultancy across defence, aerospace, and critical systems sectors.
The role requires a dynamic and technically proficient individual who can provide technical oversight for project delivery, ensuring safety assurance meets defence and industry standards. You will also be responsible for leading the development of software safety strategies, policies, and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide technical authority on software safety across all programmes and client engagements
* Develop software safety strategies, policies, and methodologies
* Ensure safety assurance meets defence and industry standards through project delivery
Capability & Team Development:
* Define training plans, recruitment strategies, and subcontractor engagement
* Mentor and line manage team members, building a high-performance culture in software safety
Business Development:
* Support bid and proposal development, providing technical insight and review
* Cultivate long-term client relationships and establish the business as a leader in software safety that can be relied upon to deliver
Project Oversight:
* Lead delivery of software safety assessments, audits, and technical documentation
* Oversee risk identification, mitigation, and control throughout project lifecycles
* Ensure all deliverables meet regulatory, client, and internal quality standards
Requirements:
* A relevant degree and/or professional qualifications in Software Engineering or Systems Safety
* Chartered status or working towards membership with a recognised professional institution
* Proven track record in delivering software safety engineering consultancy, ideally in the UK
* Experience in client engagement, and cross-functional project management is desirable
Benefits:
* Hybrid working (flexibility between office and remote work)
* Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Optional private medical insurance (post-probation)
* Life insurance
* Bike to Work scheme
* Ongoing training and professional development support
* Professional institution membership fees covered
About This Role:
This is an ideal opportunity for a senior software safety engineer, technical lead, or consultant seeking a move into a more strategic, leadership-driven position. If you are passionate about defence safety standards, developing people, and contributing to national safety-critical programmes, this could be the right role for you.