Job summary
Operate as a key member of the project team bringing experience in safety engineering to the team, whilst also supporting bid work by scoping the safety engineering tasks for the proposed work.
Key skills required for this role
Safety Engineer, Safety, Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Important
All applicants must be able to obtain BPSS Clearance
Job description
Job Title: Senior Safety Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dorset
Introduction:
Matchtech has teamed up with a leader in the Defence and Security sector who's looking for a Senior Safety Engineer to join their team.
As a talented Senior Safety Engineer, you'll deliver vital safety engineering support across defence and energy projects.
Your Core Focus Areas:
Safety Engineering Excellence
1. Drive safety across projects and bids-scoping, delivering, and owning high-quality documentation and requirements using the right tools.
Client-Facing & Cross-Functional Support
2. Champion safety engineering across projects and clients, collaborating closely with design, production, and test teams while delivering precise, tailored technical reports.
Leadership & Mentorship
3. Lead key safety engineering initiatives while mentoring and guiding junior team members and apprentices.
Continuous Improvement & Flexibility
4. Push continuous improvement in engineering and business processes, stepping up to tackle any tasks as they arise.
Your Winning Attributes:
Qualified Engineering Pro
5. HND/Degree qualified engineer-preferably in electrical or electronic engineering. Chartered or Incorporated status (or working towards it) is a definite advantage.
Safety & Systems Engineering Specialist
6. Proven experience in safety and systems engineering within regulated industries, with skills in safety system design to IEC 61508 or equivalent standards (IEC 61513, IEC 61226).
Systems & Requirements Guru
7. Well-versed in systems engineering processes and standards (IEC 15288, UML) with strong product lifecycle management knowledge. Proficient in DOORS for effective requirements management.
Your Compensation & Perks:
8. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements + casual dress code
9. Annual bonus + option to buy or sell holiday
10. 25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown
11. Life cover + pension + option to purchase private healthcare, dental, critical illness, and more via salary sacrifice
12. Reward hub with discounts at over 200 online stores
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