Lead Safety Engineer - SC cleared

Are you an experienced Safety Engineer with a passion for supporting UK defence programmes? We're working with a trusted client to find SC cleared Lead Safety Engineers for an exciting, high-profile project. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with travel to key DE&S sites, including MOD Abbey Wood and other UK defence establishments, as needed.

Whats on offer?

• Duration: Typically 3 to 5 months, with potential for extension based on programme needs
• Day Rate: Up to £805 per day (Inside IR35)
• Location: Hybrid, with travel to defence sites across the UK
• Clearance: Currently SC clearance required, within the last 6 months

About the programme

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a major defence initiative, supporting a range of high-profile projects across Maritime, Air, Land, and other critical domains. You will be a vital part of resource augmentation efforts, ensuring that safety standards are upheld for some of the UKs most complex and demanding defence systems.

Your role and responsibilities

• Providing authoritative Safety Leadership and technical advice across projects
• Leading safety activities, hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety case development
• Conducting independent reviews, audits, and assurance activities to ensure compliance with ASEMS, MOD policies, and international standards
• Managing hazard logs, safety requirements, and supporting safety governance throughout the project lifecycle
• Developing safety policies and best practice standards, fostering continuous improvement
• Engaging stakeholder communicationboth technical and non-technicalto influence decisions and support safety priorities

What were looking for

• Extensive experience in System Safety Engineering within defence or regulated environments
• Proven track record delivering Acquisition Safety in defence programmes
• Strong understanding of hazard analysis, safety cases, risk management, and safety management systems
• Experience leading safety assurance activities across multiple systems or projects
• Knowledge of UK defence acquisition processes, ASEMS, and relevant legislation
• Degree in Engineering, Safety Management, or a related field, with professional membership (e.g., IMechE, IET, RAeS)
• Chartered status (CEng or IEng) or progress towards registration is preferred
• Must hold an active SC security clearance