Submarine Safety Consultant

Overview

As a Safety Engineer within the UK Defence, Nuclear and Marine sector, you will deliver high-quality safety consultancy across complex submarine and defence programmes. You will help clients manage risk, maintain compliance, and develop robust safety cases. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support national defence projects and drive safety excellence. This role offers exposure to pivotal submarine and defence initiatives within an employee-owned consultancy. You will work hybrid, contributing to critical infrastructure safety and regulatory compliance.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Ongoing training and development
• Company pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering safety cases and safety documentation
• Facilitating HAZID workshops and risk assessments
• Supporting Defence Nuclear and Submarine programmes
• Advising clients on safety regulations and compliance
• Conducting hazard and risk analysis activities
• Supporting delivery of multiple technical projects
• Building strong customer and stakeholder relationships

Key requirements

• Previous experience in an engineering consultancy environment
• Experience supporting UK Submarine or Defence programmes
• Knowledge of Defence Safety Authority (DSA), Defence Nuclear Safety Regulations, Naval Authority Certification
• Experience producing safety artefacts: HAZID, risk assessments, safety case development
• Ability to manage and deliver complex technical projects

• Strong communication and technical writing
• Professional and adaptable approach
• Ability to work independently and within flexible teams
• HAZID facilitation
• Risk assessments
• Safety case development

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