Lead OME Safety Engineer - SC cleared

Evodia Limited; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking a highly skilled Lead OME Safety Engineer to join their team in Bristol. The role offers an exciting hybrid working arrangement, requiring onsite presence three days a week. You will leverage your safety engineering expertise to influence safety standards across complex maritime platforms and ensure compliance with MOD regulations. Successful candidates must hold a valid SC security clearance. This position provides an opportunity to manage safety risks through the equipment lifecycle, from certification to decommissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing safety assurance activities within complex environments.
• Valid SC security clearance is required.
• Knowledge in Ordnance, Munitions, and Explosives (OME) safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Guiding technical safety requirements for defense projects.
• Coordinating safety engineers and overseeing assurance activities.
• Managing safety risk during the lifecycle of equipment.

Skills

Safety engineering expertise

Leadership

Compliance with industry standards

Deep understanding of Systems Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Safety Engineer looking for a leadership role within a cutting‑edge defence environment? Our client, a prestigious organisation operating in the Defence sector, is seeking a highly skilled Lead OME Safety Engineer to join their team in Bristol. This role offers a fantastic hybrid working arrangement, requiring presence onsite three days a week, and provides an exciting opportunity to influence safety standards across complex maritime platforms.

Due to the tight timescales involved, successful candidates are required to already hold a valid SC security clearance.

About the Role

As the Lead OME Safety Engineer, you will leverage your extensive safety engineering expertise to support acquisition projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and MOD regulations. Your deep understanding of Systems Engineering approaches, particularly in the context of Ordnance, Munitions, and Explosives (OME), will be instrumental in guiding technical safety requirements and documentation for diverse systems. You will coordinate safety engineers, oversee safety assurance activities, and act as the primary adviser for acquisition safety across the portfolio. The role involves managing safety risk throughout the lifecycle of the equipment from initial certification to decommissioning while ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory responsibilities.