Principal Consultant - Maritime/Naval Safety Engineering

TN United Kingdom; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Safety Engineering Consultant to join their Maritime Safety Consulting division. This exciting role involves leading safety engineering projects for Defence clients, enhancing safety capabilities, and providing world-class advisory services. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for travel, you will be at the forefront of ensuring safety on naval platforms. Join a dynamic team committed to high-quality service and innovation in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

6% Pension Contributions

25 days annual leave

Competitive maternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Additional leave for military reservists

Professional membership contributions

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years’ experience in safety engineering management in high-hazard environments.
• Knowledge of UK MOD maritime/naval platforms is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maritime Safety Engineering projects, ensuring timely and quality deliverables.
• Manage projects individually or with a small team.

Skills

Safety Engineering Management

Hazard & Safety Risk Analysis

Safety Assurance

Safety Case Development

UK MOD Knowledge

Education

Engineering Background

Tools

Reliability Workbench

ASCE

BowTie

ETA

FTA

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Principal Consultant - Maritime/Naval Safety Engineering, Chippenham

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RINA

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

RINA’s Maritime Safety Consulting division seeks an experienced Safety Engineering Consultant to join a growing team, working with Defence clients across naval platforms including surface ships, carriers, submarines, and unmanned vessels. This role offers an opportunity to develop RINA’s Safety and ISA capabilities, providing world-class safety advisory services to the Royal Navy.

This position can be based in Southampton, Chippenham, or Leatherhead, with RINA supporting hybrid working arrangements. Moderate UK travel is required. We are open to full-time or part-time (3-4 days/week) employment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Maritime Safety Engineering projects, ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and quality deliverables;
• Manage projects individually or with a small team;
• Support bids, proposals, analysis, and report writing;
• Promote RINA’s Safety capabilities through client liaison, relationship building, and presentations;
• Assist safety management team in enhancing safety capabilities to meet market demands;

Qualifications & experience:

• Minimum ten years’ experience in safety engineering management in high-hazard environments;
• Knowledge of UK MOD maritime/naval platforms;
• Experience with Hazard & Safety Risk Analysis, Safety Assurance, and safety case development;
• Proficiency with Safety Engineering tools such as Reliability Workbench, ASCE, BowTie, ETA, or FTA;
• Familiarity with Defence Standard 00-56, DSA02-DMR, and UK MOD frameworks like Aurora;
• Working knowledge of ASEMS, POSMS, and POEMS processes;
• Engineering background required;
• UK Security Clearance preferred or willingness to undergo vetting.

About RINA Defence Consulting:

RINA Defence has achieved Gold status with the Armed Forces Covenant Employers Recognition Scheme and supports military personnel. We provide a range of consultancy services including Safety Engineering, Environmental Safety, Logistics Support, Training Analysis, Cyber Assurance, Human Factors, and Data Science & Analytics, supporting advanced military programs.

About RINA:

RINA is a global engineering services firm with 6,000 employees across 70 countries, serving sectors like Defence, Energy, Oil & Gas, Power, Renewables, Transport, and Infrastructure. We are committed to high-quality service and creating value for our clients.

The Benefits we offer:

• Private medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• 6% Pension Contributions
• 25 days annual leave (plus options to buy extra days)
• Competitive maternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional leave for military reservists and STEM ambassadors
• Professional membership contributions
• Employee referral bonus

We are dedicated to fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages innovation.