Safety Engineer
Location: Stevenage or Bristol
Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
Security Clearance: British Citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship
Relocation: Support may be available for suitable candidates
About the Company
Our client is a leading UK defence and technology organisation at the forefront of developing advanced systems that support national security and innovation. The company partners with government and industry to deliver world-class engineering solutions, offering an environment where technical excellence, collaboration, and professional development thrive.
About the Role
Are you passionate about safety engineering and its vital role in developing complex, cutting-edge systems? Were seeking an experienced Safety Engineer who can integrate hazard analysis and safety evaluation into the system engineering process ensuring safety is built into every stage of product development.
Youll have the opportunity to shape safety practices for sophisticated systems, applying your engineering insight to balance safety, technical requirements, and operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver Safety Case Reports and supporting documentation, including Hazard Analyses, Functional Failure Analyses, and Fault Tree Analyses (FTA).
* Ensure safety evaluation processes are effectively integrated with the wider system engineering lifecycle.
* Determine and manage the most cost-effective evidence to demonstrate hazard mitigation and compliance with safety requirements.
* Apply pragmatic safety assurance approaches that align with engineering realities and programme constraints.
* Contribute to research activities and the development of innovative safety methods and tools.
What Were Looking For
* Strong understanding of how hazard analysis and safety evaluation integrate with system engineering processes.
* Proven experience delivering Safety Cases and supporting artefacts.
* Good working knowledge of UK and international safety standards (especially Def Stan 00-056).
* Experience working with complex electronic or electro-mechanical systems (other technical disciplines also considered).
* Effective communicator with strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
* Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering discipline.
Whats on Offer
* Annual bonus: up to £2,500 (dependent on company performance)
* Pension: up to 14% combined employer and employee contribution
* Overtime: opportunities for paid overtime
* Flexi leave: up to 15 additional days
* Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
* Facilities: subsidised meals, free parking, and excellent onsite amenities
* Career development: extensive training and professional growth opportunities
Our Culture
We value collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. Youll be joining a team that encourages diverse perspectives and supports every employee to reach their potential. Were proud of our inclusive employee networks covering gender equality, neurodiversity, parenting, carers, pride, and more.
We welcome applicants seeking flexible working arrangements and are committed to providing a supportive recruitment process for all candidates.
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