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Associate Director - Recruiting Safety Engineers and Human Factors Engineers. ian.cowx@goldgroup.co.uk T: 01342 330547.I provide contingency…
Principal Software Safety Consultant - Defence & Critical Systems
Location: Hybrid (Bristol office + Remote Working)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: £70,000 - £90,000 + Benefits (see end of page)
Clearance Required: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (UK Passport holder)
We are actively recruiting for an experienced Software Safety Consultant that is keen to take on a leadership role in high-impact, safety-critical projects.
Maybe you are a Senior or Principal Software Safety Consultant now and looking for a role where you are the group's leader, this would be a great match if so.
We're looking for a dynamic and technically proficient Principal Software Safety Consultant to drive innovation, lead team growth, and deliver expert consultancy across defence, aerospace, and critical systems sectors.
This is a mix of Technical Software Safety Engineering and also team management and business growth.
Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity within a rapidly growing, expert-led independent Safety Engineering focused consultancy.
This is not the kind of place where you will feel like a small fish in a big pond, you will have responsibility and autonomy in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
Software Safety Leadership:
* Act as the technical authority on software safety across all programmes and client engagements
* Lead the development of software safety strategies, policies, and methodologies
* Provide technical oversight for project delivery, ensuring safety assurance meets defence and industry standards
Capability & Team Development:
* Define and implement training plans, recruitment strategies, and subcontractor engagement
* Mentor and line manage team members, building a high-performance culture in software safety
Business Development:
* Support bid and proposal development, providing technical insight and review
* Collaborate with the business development team to identify new opportunities and client needs.
* Cultivate long-term client relationships and establish the business as a leader in software safety that can be relied upon to deliver.
Project Oversight:
* Lead delivery of software safety assessments, audits, and technical documentation
* Oversee risk identification, mitigation, and control throughout project lifecycles
* Ensure all deliverables meet regulatory, client, and internal quality standards
Qualifications & Experience:
* A relevant degree and/or professional qualifications in Software Engineering or Systems Safety
* Chartered status or working towards membership with a recognised professional institution
* Proven track record in delivering software safety engineering consultancy, ideally in the UK.
* Experience in client engagement, and cross-functional project management is desirable
* Hybrid working (Bristol office + remote flexibility)
* Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Optional private medical insurance (post-probation)
* Life insurance
* Bike to Work scheme
* Ongoing training and professional development support
* Professional institution membership fees covered
Should I Apply?
This role is ideal for a senior software safety engineer, technical lead, or consultant seeking a move into a more strategic, leadership-driven position. If you're passionate about defence safety standards, developing people, and contributing to national safety-critical programmes - this is a role you should apply for !
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