Principal Safety Engineer

Gold Group Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence Industry is seeking a Principal Safety Engineer to manage Design Safety Management activities for Strategic Weapons Systems. This hybrid role involves liaising with project teams, conducting hazard reviews, and developing safety documentation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a STEM discipline and experience with complex Safety Cases. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Potential eligibility for an annual bonus

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a STEM discipline, or relevant experience.
• Experience with complex Safety Cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage Design Safety Management activities, ensuring safety requirements are met.
• Maintain and update the Design Safety Statement for the Strategic Weapons System.
• Review hazards, assess impacts, and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Systems integration

Systems engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

Job description

Principal Safety Engineer

Defence Industry related (UK Citizenship required)

Location: Bristol and hybrid

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000, competitive based on experience

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A HEALTH AND SAFETY POSITION

Role Overview:

This position involves managing activities under the Design Safety Management Key Safety Function on behalf of the overall Safety Owner.

You will be responsible for maintaining and developing the Design Safety Statement for a Strategic Weapons System, conducting hazard reviews, and developing coherency plans. The role also includes liaising with the Project Team and US counterparts to align on the Joint Safety Schedule and creating Naval Authority Certification documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Design Safety Management activities, ensuring safety requirements are met.
• Maintain and update the Design Safety Statement for the Strategic Weapons System.
• Review hazards, assess impacts, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Create and implement coherency plans for Strategic Weapon Systems.
• Collaborate with the Trident Systems Project Team and engage in UK/US technical exchanges.
• Develop certification documentation for safety compliance.

Skills and Experience:

• Essential:Degree or equivalent in a STEM discipline, or relevant experience
• Experience with complex Safety Cases
• Systems integration and/or systems engineering experience

• Desirable:Knowledge of weapon systems or submarine design
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and complex organisational structures
• Familiarity with requirements management, verification, and validation

Benefits:

Competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, Share Incentive Plan, flexible working options, employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual bonus.