Principal Safety Engineer

Babcock International; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Safety Engineer to lead the development of safety cases for a major defence programme. The ideal candidate will have significant safety engineering experience in defence, automotive, or aerospace sectors. This role supports hybrid working and offers excellent development opportunities and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and deliver safety cases and associated documentation.
• Significant experience in safety engineering within defence, automotive, or aerospace sectors.
• Strong understanding of safety standards such as DEF STAN 00-056, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and delivery of safety cases and safety arguments for vehicle systems.
• Conducting hazard identification and analysis.
• Defining and managing safety requirements with full lifecycle traceability.
• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Supporting the creation of safety plans and assessments.

Skills

Safety engineering

Hazard identification

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in engineering, safety, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Overview

As a Principal Safety Engineer, you will support our work on the Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carrier vehicle programme, following our agreement to be Patria's UK build partner. This is a high-profile opportunity to join a major defence programme, contributing to the delivery of a proven, NATO-backed platform for the British Army - from concept through to delivery and support. This is also a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in defence and aerospace, contributing to national security while advancing your career in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and delivery of safety cases and safety arguments for vehicle systems
• Conducting hazard identification and analysis (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, FTA)
• Defining and managing safety requirements with full lifecycle traceability
• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to embed safety in all activities
• Supporting the creation of safety plans, assessments, and compliance evidence for stakeholders

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience

• Proven ability to develop and deliver safety cases and associated documentation
• Significant experience in safety engineering within defence, automotive, or aerospace sectors

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, safety, or a related technical discipline
• Strong understanding of safety standards such as DEF STAN 00-056, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Location

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Safety Engineer at our Bristol or Plymouth site.

Important notices

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year to undertake volunteering work
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme

Babcock International. For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.