As a Functional Safety Engineer, you will support the design, development, and verification of safety-related control systems across a range of complex engineering projects. Working within the EC&I team, you will help ensure that systems meet relevant safety standards and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in the development of safety-related control systems and documentation
* Support the creation of Functional Safety Plans, Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS), and verification reports
* Contribute to risk assessments, hazard analysis, and SIL/PL determination
* Help implement safety functions using PLCs and safety relays
* Work with engineers across disciplines to ensure integrated and compliant system designs
* Assist in validating safety systems through testing and documentation
* Support compliance with standards such as BS EN 61508, BS EN 62061, and BS EN 13849
* Liaise with suppliers and support safety-related procurement activities
* Participate in design reviews and audits to ensure functional safety requirements are met
Skills & Experience
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation, or a related field
* Understanding of functional safety principles and lifecycle processes
* Familiarity with safety standards (e.g. BS EN 61508, BS EN 62061, BS EN 13849)
* Experience with PLCs and safety systems (e.g. Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider)
* Ability to read and produce technical documentation and electrical drawings
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety compliance
* Full UK driving licence (some travel may be required)
Desirable
* Experience in regulated industries such as Nuclear, Defence, or Aerospace
* Knowledge of safety tools such as SISTEMA or FMEA/Fault Tree Analysis
* Exposure to safety validation and verification processes
* Awareness of EMC and Low Voltage Directives
Benefits
* Flexible start and finish times
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Option to buy up to 3 extra holidays annually
* Long service awards at 5 and 10 years
* Employee referral scheme