Safety Consultant

Gold Group Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned consultancy is seeking a Submarine Safety Consultant in Bristol. Candidates should have prior experience in the submarine safety domain and the ability to deliver complex technical projects. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and flexible working arrangements, making it a great opportunity for those looking to advance their career in safety engineering.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Professional membership fees covered

Training and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance cover

Bike to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a consultancy environment.
• Experience supporting the UK Submarine programme.
• Proven ability in developing safety artefacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert safety consultancy for the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
• Develop services across key customer accounts.
• Deliver complex technical projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

Degree-qualified

Job description

Overview

Safety Engineer for the UK Defence Industry - Submarines. UK Citizenship required.

This role is with an employee-owned consultancy, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in safety, environmental management, and marine engineering across defence and commercial sectors. The employee-ownership model means every team member contributes to and benefits from the combined company successes. They pride themselves on excellence, quality, and value for money, with a passionate team committed to these values every day.

The Role

We are seeking Submarine Safety Consultants to join the growing teams. This role focuses on supporting the Defence Nuclear Enterprise, providing expert safety consultancy and developing services across key customer accounts. If you have a background in submarine safety and defence consultancy, we would love to hear from you.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience in a consultancy environment
• Experience supporting the UK Submarine programme
• Strong knowledge of regulations and standards, including:
• Defence Safety Authority (DSA)
• Defence Nuclear Safety Regulations
• Naval Authority Certification
• Proven ability in developing safety artefacts, including HAZID facilitation, risk assessments, and safety case development
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex technical projects or multiple concurrent projects
• Highly Desirable:
  • Nuclear SQEP
  • Experience with hazard and risk analysis techniques (SWIFT, HAZOP, FMECA, FTA, LOPA)
  • Experience as an Independent Safety Auditor/Advisor
  • Strong client relationship development, securing ongoing workstreams
  • Degree-qualified
  • Chartered Engineer (or working towards), or member of a relevant professional institution

Skills

• Professional, adaptable, and able to integrate quickly into a flexible team
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written English and technical accuracy
• Highly organised with the ability to manage workload independently, including remote working
• Ability to gain UK security clearance (mandatory due to project requirements)

The Offer

Joining this team means becoming part of a supportive, employee-owned business where your contribution directly shapes our future. We provide:

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with options to buy/sell additional leave
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• Professional membership fees covered
• Training and development in consultancy skills and technical expertise
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance cover
• Bike to Work scheme

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