Safety Consultant

Safety Consultant – Defence & National Security

Location: UK wide / Hybrid

Security Clearance: SC eligible minimum

Excellent Salary on Offer

We are seeking Safety Consultants at multiple levels to support high-profile Defence and National Security programmes. This is an opportunity to provide expert system safety advice across complex, safety-critical environments working with MOD, DE&S, prime contractors, and Defence partners.

You will deliver through-life safety support across the project lifecycle, including:

• Hazard identification and analysis (HAZID, FHA, FTA)
• Risk assessment and ALARP justification
• Hazard management and safety assurance
• Safety case development and review
• Technical documentation and assurance evidence
• Participation in safety reviews, working groups, and assurance boards

Depending on experience, you may also mentor junior consultants and contribute to bids and customer engagements.

What we’re looking for

• Engineering qualification (Level 4 or above)
• Experience in system safety engineering within Defence, aerospace, nuclear, transport, or another high-integrity industry
• Strong understanding of hazard analysis, risk management, safety cases, and safety assurance
• Knowledge of UK safety legislation, standards, and regulatory frameworks
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC minimum)
• Consultancy background
• Front Line Command (Air, Land, or Maritime) experience
• Knowledge of software safety, reliability, human factors, environmental safety, or cyber safety
• Working towards IEng registration

Why apply?

• Work on nationally significant Defence programmes
• Influence safety decisions on complex military capability projects
• Flexible hybrid working
• Strong professional development and mentoring culture
• Opportunity to grow within a specialist Defence consultancy environment

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