Safety Consultant

Safety Engineer for the UK Defence Industry - Submarines. UK Citizenship required.

This role is with an employee-owned consultancy, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in safety, environmental management, and marine engineering across defence and commercial sectors. The employee-ownership model means every team member contributes to and benefits from the combined company successes. They pride themselves on excellence, quality, and value for money, with a passionate team committed to these values every day.

We are seeking Submarine Safety Consultants to join the growing teams. This role focuses on supporting the Defence Nuclear Enterprise, providing expert safety consultancy and developing services across key customer accounts. If you have a background in submarine safety and defence consultancy, we would love to hear from you.

• Prior experience in a consultancy environment
• Experience supporting the UK Submarine programme
• Strong knowledge of regulations and standards, including:
• Defence Safety Authority (DSA)
• Defence Nuclear Safety Regulations
• Naval Authority Certification
• Proven ability in developing safety artefacts, including HAZID facilitation, risk assessments, and safety case development
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex technical projects or multiple concurrent projects
• Highly Desirable:
  • Nuclear SQEP
  • Experience with hazard and risk analysis techniques (SWIFT, HAZOP, FMECA, FTA, LOPA)
  • Experience as an Independent Safety Auditor/Advisor
  • Strong client relationship development, securing ongoing workstreams
  • Degree-qualified
  • Chartered Engineer (or working towards), or member of a relevant professional institution

• Professional, adaptable, and able to integrate quickly into a flexible team
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written English and technical accuracy
• Highly organised with the ability to manage workload independently, including remote working
• Ability to gain UK security clearance (mandatory due to project requirements)

Joining this team means becoming part of a supportive, employee-owned business where your contribution directly shapes our future. We provide:

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with options to buy/sell additional leave
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• Professional membership fees covered
• Training and development in consultancy skills and technical expertise
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance cover
• Bike to Work scheme

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Principal Safety Engineer

Location: Weymouth, Frimley, Portsmouth or Bristol (Hybrid & Flexible Working Available)

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

UK Nationality / Citizenship required to be eligible for this position due to the national security level

Job Title: Principal Safety Engineer

Location: Remote + 1 day per month in Plymouth

Start Date: Asap

Duration: 12 months

£82 - £87 per hour

Vetting Level: Active SC clearance required

Job Description Primary Purpose: Working on Naval Dockyard Safety Engineering projects

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