Defence Safety Engineer: Lead Complex Systems & Assurance

AtkinsRéalis Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salaries

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a senior safety engineer to lead complex defence safety work across air, land, maritime and information systems. You will shape proportionate solutions, influencing clients and guiding teams to connect technical evidence with high-stakes decisions.

The role covers safety-case transformation, independent assurance and broader defence capabilities, with opportunities for career development and a flexible, hybrid working culture.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience delivering safety engineering or safety assurance in a defence environment.
• Experience leading safety cases, assessments and hazard-management activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of safety engineering and assurance work packages.
• Develop, maintain and assure safety cases, assessments, hazard logs and management arrangements.
• Provide guidance to multidisciplinary teams and senior client stakeholders.
• Review outputs, share knowledge and promote good practice.

Skills

Safety engineering

Safety assurance

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a senior safety engineer to lead complex defence safety work across air, land, maritime and information systems. You will shape proportionate solutions, influencing clients and guiding teams to connect technical evidence with high-stakes decisions.

The role covers safety-case transformation, independent assurance and broader defence capabilities, with opportunities for career development and a flexible, hybrid working culture.