Independent Safety Assurance Engineer – Defence

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S); Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 41,760 - 51,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Market-leading employer pension contribution

Annual performance-based bonus

Access to specialist training

Volunteering days

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Safety Engineer to join their Independent Safety and Environmental Assurance team in Bristol. The successful candidate will lead safety assurance activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. This role requires experience in safety engineering and obtaining security clearance. Benefits include a salary of £46,400, generous leave, and a significant pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit and assurance activities to an applicable standard (e.g. ISO 9001, 45001 or 14001).
• Understanding of Systems Safety in the defense environment (e.g. DEF STAN 00-056).
• Demonstrable experience in safety engineering and assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical safety assurance activities.
• Educate others on relevant legislation and provide assurance.
• Develop and maintain ISEA safety assurance plans.

Skills

Safety Assurance

Risk Management

Technical Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics qualification at RQF Level 4

Registered with a relevant Professional body/institution

Job description

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Safety Engineer to join their Independent Safety and Environmental Assurance team in Bristol. The successful candidate will lead safety assurance activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. This role requires experience in safety engineering and obtaining security clearance. Benefits include a salary of £46,400, generous leave, and a significant pension contribution.