Safety Engineer Defence

Posted 16 days 10 hours ago by American Society of Civil Engineers

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Gloucestershire, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS153
Job Description

Location: Bristol, Hybrid


Contract Duration: 6 Months (Extension potential up to 12 months)


Rate / IR35 Status: Negotiable / Outside IR35


Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance


Start Date: 21st August


About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join a 1-year digital defence project starting this August. Operating at a senior contractor level (SFIA 4/5 equivalent), you will apply UK defence safety management frameworks across complex digital technical work packages.


Key Responsibilities

  • Apply MAA regulations and DE&S safety protocols to evaluate hazards, manage risk registers, and develop safety cases.

  • Deliver technical safety work packages in digital engineering environments.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary defence teams and key project stakeholders.


Candidate Profile

  • Domain Background: Proven engineering background in Air and/or Munitions / Land domains (Navy-focused profiles are not suitable for this role) .

  • Regulatory Expertise: Working knowledge of MAA regulatory frameworks and DE&S safety management procedures.

  • Seniority Equivalent: SFIA Level 4/5 capability (comparable to Civil Service C2/C1 or Military Flight Lieutenant / Squadron Leader ranks).

  • Clearance: Active UK SC Clearance.