Safety Assurance Manager (OME or Aviation)

Allan Webb Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Webb Ltd is seeking an experienced Safety Assurance Manager to lead safety aspects within a National Armaments Director Group project team in Bristol. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety legislation and MOD regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires a relevant engineering or safety degree, considerable experience in safety management, particularly within aviation or munitions, and a proficient understanding of safety analysis techniques. Regular travel to supplier sites and other MOD establishments is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of Safety Management within NADG/DE&S or MOD environment.
• Experience in developing and maintaining Safety Cases and Safety Management Systems.
• Proficiency in safety analysis techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Own the generation of technical safety requirements and documentation.
• Develop and manage an effective Safety Management System.
• Provide safety engineering advice and guidance to decision makers.

Skills

Safety management experience in Aviation or WOME

Safety analysis techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, FTA)

Excellent report writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering or safety degree

Professional safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma)

Job description

Safety Assurance Manager (OME or Aviation)

We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead and manage all safety aspects within a National Armaments Director Group project team. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant safety legislation, MOD regulations, and industry best practices throughout the project lifecycle, acting as the primary safety advisor to the Project Manager and Senior Responsible Owner.

Responsibilities

• Own the generation of technical safety requirements and documentation for a project, considering in‑service support and associated costs. This includes the generation, updating, reviewing, endorsing, and recommending acceptance of safety artefacts.
• Develop, manage and maintain an effective Safety Management System. Identify and analyse hazards and contribute to the identification and evaluation of risk reduction measures, ensuring that these are adequately documented and managed.
• Apply relevant safety legislation, regulation, policy, processes and standards to safety artefacts in a highly regulated environment.
• Identify and analyse safety impacts and contribute to the identification and evaluation of risk reduction measures, ensuring that these are adequately documented and managed.
• Provide informed and accurate safety engineering advice and guidance to decision makers through design review panels.
• Oversee the management of contractual aspects to ensure safety requirements are captured and the management of contractors who perform safety activities.
• Manage the test, verification, validation, and evaluation process.
• Develop and maintain project safety assurance plans, monitor compliance, and ensure that safety assurance evidence is gathered and assessed for safety case preparation. Lead on safety assurance activities as appropriate.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering or safety degree (or equivalent experience).
• Experience of Safety Management within NADG/DE&S or MOD environment.
• Safety management experience in Aviation or Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (WOME).
• Experience of MOD safety regulations and Defence Standards.
• Experience in developing and maintaining Safety Cases and Safety Management Systems.
• Incorporated Engineer or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Proficiency in safety analysis techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA, FTA, etc.).
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be within commuting distance of Abbey Wood, Bristol.
• Professional safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, GradIOSH) or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Defence acquisition processes and governance.

Location

Successful candidates must be within commuting distance of Abbey Wood, Bristol.

Travel

Regular travel to supplier sites, test facilities, and other MOD establishments will be required.

Security Clearance

This role will require SC (Security Check) clearance as a minimum (DV may be required depending on project classification).

Equal Opportunities Statement

Allan Webb is an equal opportunities employer, proudly supporting the Armed Forces Covenant, and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, including service leavers.