Safety and Environment Engineer

Morson Edge Careers; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Safety & Environmental Engineer in Portsmouth for a 6-month contract, likely to extend. This hybrid role requires expertise in UK MOD Safety & Environmental Management and recent experience in a military/defence environment. Key responsibilities include developing safety plans, leading compliance committees, and advising engineering teams on UK MOD and EU standards. A competitive rate is offered, with options for PAYE and umbrella arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a military/defence environment within the last 12 months.
• Capability of obtaining security clearance (SC level minimum).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Safety & Environmental Management Plans and Cases.
• Lead and chair internal and external safety and environmental committees.
• Support projects to meet EU directives.
• Undertake safety and environmental analysis.
• Act as focal point for compliance matters.

Skills

Knowledge of UK MOD Safety & Environmental Management

Understanding of UK / EU regulatory compliance frameworks

Job description

Safety & Environmental Engineer

Location: Portsmouth (hybrid, 3 days onsite after induction)

Contract: 6 months (likely to extend)

Rate: £52.32 / hour PAYE (£59.93 / hour incl. holiday) or £70 / hour Umbrella

We seek an engineer who has worked in a military / defence environment / industry within the last 12 months or who is capable of obtaining security clearance (SC level minimum)

The Role

Hands-on role ensuring projects meet Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory requirements across the engineering lifecycle. You will work across multiple programmes, supporting compliance and advising on UK MOD and EU standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Safety & Environmental Management Plans and Cases.
• Lead and chair internal / external safety and environmental committees.
• Support projects to meet EU directives (technical files, Declarations of Conformity).
• Undertake / facilitate safety and environmental analysis.
• Act as focal point for compliance matters, advising engineering teams.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of UK MOD Safety & Environmental Management (ASEMS, DEF STAN 00-056 / 51, POSMS, POEMS).
• Understanding of UK / EU regulatory compliance frameworks.

Experience supporting complex engineering pro...