Safety and Environment Engineer

IO Associates; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the UK defence sector is seeking a Safety and Environment Engineer to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards in engineering programmes. This hybrid role requires active SC clearance and offers a contract of 6 months with a competitive rate of up to £70/hour. The ideal candidate will have experience in safety engineering, UK legislation, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Safety and Environmental Engineering within defence or complex systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of UK safety and environmental legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Active SC Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in Safety, Health, and Environmental compliance.
• Support environmental assessments and audits.
• Monitor and report environmental performance metrics.

Skills

Safety and Environmental Engineering

UK safety legislation

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

Safety and Environment Engineer - Defence & Technology Sector
Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week after induction)
Contract: 6 Months (Extension Likely)
Rate: Up to £70/hour
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required at submission (Sole British Nationals only)

About the Company

Our client is a leading organisation within the UK defence and advanced technology sector, delivering mission-critical engineering and environmental solutions across multiple national programmes. They are recognised for combining innovation with operational excellence, working on projects that ensure safety, compliance, and sustainability within highly regulated environments.

About the Role

As a Safety and Environment Engineer, you'll be part of a collaborative and technically skilled team responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards within complex engineering programmes. This position plays a key role in maintaining safe working practices, environmental governance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) compliance and risk management.
• Support environmental assessments, audits, and hazard identification activities.
• Review and update safety documentation, ensuring alignment with national and international standards.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to promote safe design principles.
• Monitor and report environmental performance metrics to meet regulatory and business objectives.
• Drive improvements in environmental performance, sustainability, and waste management initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in Safety and Environmental Engineering within defence, manufacturing, or complex systems engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of UK safety and environmental legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Security Cleared to SC Level and able to work in a restricted environment (Sole UK nationals only).
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Experience

• Chartered Engineer or working toward professional accreditation.
• Knowledge of safety case development, hazard analysis (HAZID/HAZOP), or environmental risk assessment.
• Experience in defence, maritime, or secure government sectors preferred.

Interview Process

• Face-to-Face interview (on-site in Portsmouth).
• Feedback typically provided within 48 hours post-interview.

If you hold active SC clearance, have experience in safety and environmental engineering, and want to contribute to national-level engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your latest CV to discuss this opportunity further.