Job Description
System Safety Engineer/Safety Assurance Defence; Aerospace, HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA
Andover and Bristol (1-2 days per week), Security clearance is a must have, rate £500 per day outside IR35
MUST HAVE - Safety Engineer experience in defence/Aerospace, SECURITY CLEARANCE
Essential:
* Proven experience in safety management within the aerospace, or highly regulated sectors.
* Strong understanding of safety engineering principles, safety cases, and hazard analysis techniques (eg, HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA).
* Experience of working with UK safety standards and frameworks.
* Ability to manage safety across complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior clients and regulators.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
* Self-starter, comfortable operating in both structured and ambiguous environments.
Desirable:
* Experience within Digital or similar government digital organisations.
* Knowledge of digital systems safety, including software and cyber-related safety considerations.
* Understanding of the political, commercial, and technological landscape within UK Central Government.
* Experience in safety assurance for digital or data-driven systems.
* Professional certification in safety engineering or related disciplines (eg, Chartered Engineer, safety accreditation).