Safety Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in high-hazard engineering is looking for a highly skilled Safety Engineering Consultant to work across the UK Defence sector. The role demands expertise in safety management and risk analysis, particularly in high-hazard environments. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model, extensive training, and a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days of holiday and a company pension. If you have the right background and are interested in making a significant impact on national safety, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company Pension

Life Insurance

Optional Private Medical Insurance

Extensive training programs

Qualifications

• Background in defence or specialist consultancy is essential.
• Proven expertise in managing safety in high-hazard technical areas.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain full UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of safety cases for complex facility design.
• Conduct risk analysis for critical assets.
• Apply knowledge of defence compliance standards.
• Act as a technical advisor to clients.

Skills

Safety management expertise

Risk analysis methods

Exceptional communication

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant professional qualifications

Job description

Safety Engineering Consultant: Specialist Defence & High-Hazard Engineering

Location: Bristol / Portsmouth / Liverpool / Cardiff - Hybrid (Flexible Working)

SOLE 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:

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

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

We are looking for a 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:

• 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.