Submarine Safety Engineering Consultant

Overview

In this role you will provide technical safety support for submarine and underwater-system projects, helping ensure safety, compliance and timely delivery. You will work with UK submarine programs to align safety activities with regulations and client needs, influencing design and practice. This position offers opportunities to develop expertise while contributing to a safer, more sustainable future in line with BMT’s SDG focus. You will engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive safe, compliant solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• Private Medical (family coverage)
• Enhanced Pension
• 26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Wellbeing Fund
• Holiday Trading
• Retail Vouchers

Responsibilities

• Provide technical safety support for submarine and underwater-system projects
• Support delivery to schedule, quality, and budget while complying with UK legislation and standards
• Develop and manage hazard logs; facilitate HAZID and hazard reviews
• Author safety assessment reports and safety cases, including ALARP justification
• Advise on safety documentation and regulatory compliance for naval programs
• Support professional accreditation pathways (IEng/CEng) and knowledge development

Key requirements

• Experience with operation and/or maintenance of Royal Navy submarines and equipment (desirable)
• Knowledge of safety documentation and UK MOD safety approaches (DSA, Naval Authority Certification, SDA) (desirable)
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC)
• Strong communication skills and customer-facing experience
• Understanding of safety legislation and compliance management
• Self-motivated with proactive attitude towards learning and accreditation

• Excellent communication (verbal and written)
• Team collaboration
• Analytical thinking
• Hazard log development and management
• HAZID and hazard review facilitation
• Safety assessment/safety case authoring

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