Principal Safety Engineer

Gold Group Limited; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and technology organisation in the UK is seeking a Principal Safety Engineer to ensure the reliability of advanced engineering projects. The role involves providing safety advice, developing safety documentation, and mentoring a team. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant STEM field and experience in safety engineering. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working, and more.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company share incentive plan

Flexible and hybrid working options

Cycle2Work scheme

Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Science.
• Proven experience in safety engineering within regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert safety advice to project and engineering managers.
• Reviewing and gathering Design Safety Justification (DSJ) evidence.
• Developing robust safety arguments and documentation.
• Leading and mentoring a team of safety practitioners.

Skills

Strong understanding of safety standards

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant STEM discipline

Job description

Location: Frimley, Weymouth, Bristol, Portsmouth, or Plymouth

Salary: Circa £60,000 (depending on experience)

Flexible & Hybrid Working Available

Principal Safety Engineer

Are you ready to take the lead in ensuring the safety and reliability of some of the UK's most advanced engineering projects? We're looking for a Principal Safety Engineer to join a world-class defence and technology organisation – one that designs and supports some of the most complex and high‑profile engineering systems in the world. This is your chance to play a key role in safeguarding systems that protect people and deliver mission‑critical performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing expert safety advice to project and engineering managers, ensuring that safety is embedded at every stage of design and delivery
• Reviewing and gathering Design Safety Justification (DSJ) evidence from third parties
• Developing robust safety arguments and documentation in line with recognised regulations and standards
• Leading and mentoring a team of safety practitioners to deliver excellence in safety engineering

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM discipline – Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Science
• Strong understanding of safety standards such as Def Stan 00-055/00-056, IEC 61508, or equivalents
• Proven experience in safety engineering within defence, maritime, or other highly regulated industries

Desirable

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave allowance
• Company share incentive plan
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Relocation support (subject to eligibility)
• Cycle2Work scheme, employee discounts, and more
• Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes

About the Team

You'll join a multidisciplinary team of talented engineers and specialists working on cutting‑edge safety and environmental systems. The work you do will directly influence the design, integration, and support of advanced technologies across major engineering programmes.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the projects, all applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance (typically requiring 5–10 years of continuous UK residency).

Ready to make a real impact in a career that matters? Apply today to take your next step as a Principal Safety Engineer.