Safety Engineer

Sanderson Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Safety Engineer for a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension. The role requires SC clearance and involves supporting safety assurance activities across communication and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. Key responsibilities include developing Safety Case artefacts, applying Defence Standards, and reviewing supplier Safety-related responses. Applicants must have proven experience in Safety Engineering within Defence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Safety Engineer / Safety SME within Defence.

Responsibilities

• Develop Safety Case artefacts aligned with DE&S.
• Apply Defence Standards and safety processes.
• Tailor safety governance for programme needs.
• Assess system safety risks for communication systems.
• Define Safety-related supplier questions.
• Review Safety-related responses from suppliers.
• Produce tailored Safety Cases for trials.

Job description

Safety Engineer

3 months Contract (Possibility for an extension)

SC Cleared (A must to start)

We are looking for an experienced Safety SME to support safety assurance activities across tender evaluations and pre-contract trials for communication and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. The role includes developing tailored Safety Cases, advising on safety governance, and reviewing supplier responses.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop DE&S-aligned Safety Case artefacts, including Hazard Logs, Hazard Analyses, and Safety Case Reports.
• Apply Defence Standards (e.g., DefStan 00-056) and best practice safety processes.
• Tailor safety governance to meet programme needs and trial conditions.
• Assess and communicate system safety risks for communication and EW systems.
• Define Safety-related supplier questions for Tender 2.
• Review and moderate Safety-related responses from up to four suppliers.
• Produce tailored Safety Cases for:
  • Field Trials (requiring approval from DE&S Chief Engineer, DSTL Safety Officer, Army Duty Holders, and SPTA Safety Officer)
  • Lab Trials, with documentation scaled appropriately for pre-contract activity.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Safety Engineer / Safety SME within Defence (D...