Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: From £59,000 negotiable depending on experience + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF67002
Overview
Lead the Future of Safety in Defence Engineering. At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Safety Engineer at our Bristol or Plymouth site.
Role details
The role involves supporting the Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carrier vehicle programme, following Babcock’s agreement to be Patria’s UK build partner. This is a high-profile opportunity to contribute to the delivery of a NATO-backed platform for the British Army — from concept through to delivery and support. This role offers a chance to impact defence and aerospace while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
* Leading the development and delivery of safety cases and safety arguments for vehicle systems
* Conducting hazard identification and analysis (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, FTA)
* Defining and managing safety requirements with full lifecycle traceability
* Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to embed safety in all activities
* Supporting the creation of safety plans, assessments, and compliance evidence for stakeholders
This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.
Essential Experience
* Proven ability to develop and deliver safety cases and associated documentation
* Significant experience in safety engineering within defence, automotive, or aerospace sectors
Qualifications
* Degree in engineering, safety, or a related technical discipline
* Strong understanding of safety standards such as DEF STAN 00-056, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Details are available at GOV.UK and related guidance.
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading to buy or sell additional leave each year
* Be Kind Day—one paid leave day per year for volunteering
* Development opportunities and wellbeing support
Closing date: 20/10/2025
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working—please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Be part of a company that defends nations, protects communities and builds a better world.
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