Safety Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking a highly experienced Safety Engineering Consultant for their Bristol office. The role involves leading the development of complex safety cases in high-hazard environments and requires proven expertise in safety management. The company offers flexibility, extensive training, and a full benefits package including 25 days holiday and pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Existing background in defence or specialist consultancy.
• Ability to obtain and maintain full UK Security Clearance.
• Membership of an appropriate institution is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full life-cycle development of complex Facility Design and Operational Safety Cases.
• Conduct advanced risk identification for critical assets.
• Act as a primary technical advisor and assurance expert.

Skills

Safety management expertise

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant professional qualifications

Tools

HAZOP/SWIFT

Bowtie Analysis

Layers Of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

Job description

Safety Engineering Consultant: Specialist Defence & High-Hazard Engineering

Location: Bristol / Portsmouth Hybrid (Flexible Working)

Must be able to obtain and maintain full UK Security Clearance. (UK Citizens only)

DEFINE SAFETY IN CRITICAL HIGH-HAZARD FACILITIES

This is not a generalist safety role. Electus Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Safety Engineering Consultant to join a rapidly growing, independent consultancy specialising in high-hazard environments across the UK Defence sector. If you are a professional who thrives on technical complexity and is ready to apply your expertise to projects involving explosive, biological, and chemical equipment, this opportunity offers unmatched influence and technical depth. We are looking for the person who will set the standard, not just follow it.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead the full life-cycle development of complex Facility Design and Operational Safety Cases.
• Conduct advanced risk identification, including HAZOP/SWIFT, Bowtie, and Layers Of Protection Analysis (LOPA) for critical assets.
• Directly apply deep knowledge of standards like DSA03-OME, Def-Stan 00-56, and ER2014.
• Act as a primary technical advisor and assurance expert, contributing to business growth and client liaison.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Smart, professional engineer with an existing background in defence or specialist consultancy.
• Proven expertise in safety management within high-hazard technical areas.
• Relevant professional qualifications and membership of an appropriate institution is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills to manage your hybrid and client-facing workload effectively.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain full UK Security Clearance.

YOUR REWARD & PROFESSIONAL PATH

This consultancy is built on a foundation of integrity, technical independence, and employee well-being.

True Flexibility: Highly flexible, hybrid working model based in either the Bristol or Portsmouth offices. (other locations also considered)

Career Investment: Extensive technical and consultancy training, with all professional institution membership costs covered.

Full Package: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), Company Pension, Life Insurance, and optional Private Medical Insurance.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEXT STEP? If you possess the required high-integrity background and technical mastery, and are seeking an influential role where your expertise directly translates to national safety, apply today.