Lead Safety Engineer - SC cleared

American Society of Civil Engineers; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to support UK defence programmes on a hybrid arrangement with travel to MOD Abbey Wood and other defence sites. The role requires SC clearance and focuses on safety leadership across major defence projects.

The candidate will lead hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety-case activities, ensuring compliance with ASEMS, MOD policies, and international standards while coordinating with stakeholders across Maritime,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in System Safety Engineering within defence or regulated environments.
• Proven track record delivering Acquisition Safety in defence programmes.
• Strong understanding of hazard analysis, safety cases, risk management, and safety management systems.
• Experience leading safety assurance activities across multiple systems or projects.
• Knowledge of UK defence acquisition processes, ASEMS, and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Providing authoritative Safety Leadership and technical advice across projects.
• Leading safety activities, hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety case development.
• Conducting independent reviews, audits, and assurance activities to ensure compliance with ASEMS, MOD policies, and international standards.
• Managing hazard logs, safety requirements, and supporting safety governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developing safety policies and best practice standards, fostering continuous improvement.
• Engaging stakeholder communication—both technical and non-technical—to influence decisions and support safety priorities.

Skills

System Safety Engineering

Safety Leadership

Hazard analysis

Risk management

Safety cases

Safety assurance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

Professional membership (e.g., IMechE, IET, RAeS)

Job description

Are you an experienced Safety Engineer with a passion for supporting UK defence programmes? We're working with a trusted client to find SC cleared Lead Safety Engineers for an exciting, high-profile project. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with travel to key DE&S sites, including MOD Abbey Wood and other UK defence establishments, as needed.

Whats on offer?

• Duration: Typically 3 to 5 months, with potential for extension based on programme needs
• Day Rate: Up to £805 per day (Inside IR35)
• Location: Hybrid, with travel to defence sites across the UK
• Clearance: Currently SC clearance required, within the last 6 months

About the programme

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a major defence initiative, supporting a range of high-profile projects across Maritime, Air, Land, and other critical domains. You will be a vital part of resource augmentation efforts, ensuring that safety standards are upheld for some of the UKs most complex and demanding defence systems.

Your role and responsibilities

• Providing authoritative Safety Leadership and technical advice across projects
• Leading safety activities, hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety case development
• Conducting independent reviews, audits, and assurance activities to ensure compliance with ASEMS, MOD policies, and international standards
• Managing hazard logs, safety requirements, and supporting safety governance throughout the project lifecycle
• Developing safety policies and best practice standards, fostering continuous improvement
• Engaging stakeholder communicationboth technical and non-technicalto influence decisions and support safety priorities

What were looking for

• Extensive experience in System Safety Engineering within defence or regulated environments
• Proven track record delivering Acquisition Safety in defence programmes
• Strong understanding of hazard analysis, safety cases, risk management, and safety management systems
• Experience leading safety assurance activities across multiple systems or projects
• Knowledge of UK defence acquisition processes, ASEMS, and relevant legislation
• Degree in Engineering, Safety Management, or a related field, with professional membership (e.g., IMechE, IET, RAeS)
• Chartered status (CEng or IEng) or progress towards registration is preferred
• Must hold an active SC security clearance