Principal Engineer - Safety
Location: Frimley, Weymouth, Bristol, Portsmouth, or Plymouth
Salary: Circa £60,000 (depending on experience)
Flexible & Hybrid Working Available
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The Opportunity
Are you ready to take the lead in ensuring the safety and reliability of some of the UK's most advanced engineering projects? We're looking for a Principal Safety Engineer to join a world-class defence and technology organisation - one that designs and supports some of the most complex and high-profile engineering systems in the world.
This is your chance to play a key role in safeguarding systems that protect people and deliver mission-critical performance.
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🔧 What You'll Be Doing
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Providing expert safety advice to project and engineering managers, ensuring that safety is embedded at every stage of design and delivery
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Reviewing and gathering Design Safety Justification (DSJ) evidence from third parties
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Developing robust safety arguments and documentation in line with recognised regulations and standards
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Leading and mentoring a team of safety practitioners to deliver excellence in safety engineering
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What You'll Bring
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Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM discipline - Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Science
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Strong understanding of safety standards such as Def Stan 00-055/00-056, IEC 61508, or equivalents
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Proven experience in safety engineering within defence, maritime, or other highly regulated industries
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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What's In It For You
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Competitive salary and pension scheme
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Enhanced annual leave allowance
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Company share incentive plan
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Flexible and hybrid working options
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Relocation support (subject to eligibility)
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Cycle2Work scheme, employee discounts, and more
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Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
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About the Team
You'll join a multidisciplinary team of talented engineers and specialists working on cutting-edge safety and environmental systems. The work you do will directly influence the design, integration, and support of advanced technologies across major engineering programmes.
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Additional Information
Due to the nature of the projects, all applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance (typically requiring 5-10 years of continuous UK residency).
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Ready to make a real impact in a career that matters?
Apply today to take your next step as a Principal Safety Engineer.
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