Safety Engineer – Maritime Systems

Quast Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Quast Ltd. is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer for a defence-focused role in the Maritime domain. The position supports Acquisition Safety policy, safety engineering solutions and through-life risk management.

The role sits in a Safety Engineering Skills Group, offering hybrid work with Abbey Wood, Bristol, and UK travel. Current SC clearance is required and UK nationals only. Contract from ASAP to 31 March 2027, with potential extension.

Qualifications

• STEM qualification at RQF Level 4 or above.
• Experience providing technical advice and delivering safety systems or engineering outcomes.
• Technical experience in safety systems or safety acquisition across contexts.
• Professional registration with EngTech or RSciTech, or equivalent Level 6 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and guidance on Acquisition Safety policy and its application.
• Deliver safety engineering solutions for equipment and systems.
• Contribute to through-life management of project safety risks.
• Support safe and suitable equipment, systems and services for Front Line Commands.
• Provide expertise in System Safety Policy and Governance.
• Support System Safety Management activities.
• Contribute to System Safety Assurance and Audit activities.

Skills

Safety engineering

Acquisition safety

Technical advice

Education

STEM qualification (RQF4+)

RQF Level 6 qualification

Job description

Location

Hybrid – Abbey Wood, Bristol (2–3 days per week in the office)

Rate

Up to £420/day

IR35 Status

Inside IR35

Contract

ASAP to 31/03/2027, with a potential extension

Closing Date

20 October 2026 at 10:00

Security Clearance

Current SC clearance required

Overview

Our customer, a large defence organisation, is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to provide technical advice and guidance in support of the acquisition and through-life management of maritime equipment, systems and services.

The role will focus on the delivery of Acquisition Safety policy, safety engineering solutions and the management of project safety risks, helping to ensure equipment and systems are safe and suitable for use.

Team Context

The role sits within a dedicated Safety Engineering Skills Group, working alongside engineers and other technical specialists across different stages of the equipment acquisition lifecycle.

The team provides technical safety expertise to support the acquisition, integration and through-life management of equipment and systems within the Maritime domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and guidance in support of Acquisition Safety policy and its application to equipment, systems and services.


• Support the delivery of safety engineering solutions for equipment and systems.


• Contribute to the through-life management of project safety risks.


• Support the delivery of safe and suitable equipment, systems and services to Front Line Commands.


• Provide technical expertise in System Safety Policy and Governance.


• Support System Safety Management activities.


• Contribute to System Safety Assurance and Audit activities.


• Work collaboratively with engineering and technical specialists across different stages of the acquisition lifecycle.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) qualification at RQF Level 4 or above.


• Experience providing technical advice and delivering successful safety systems, safety acquisition or engineering outcomes.


• Technical experience in safety systems, safety acquisition or engineering across a variety of contexts.


• Professional registration with a relevant professional body or institution as either:


• Engineering Technician (EngTech); or
  
  
  • Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).
  
  
  • Alternatively, candidates without professional registration must hold a minimum RQF Level 6 qualification in a Science, Technology or Engineering discipline.
  
  


• Equivalent Scottish SCQF or international qualifications may also be considered.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working, with attendance at Abbey Wood, Bristol, anticipated 2–3 days per week.


• Travel within the UK may be required.


• Travel to Rosyth will be required at least once per month.


• Current SC clearance required.


• UK nationals only.


• Contract runs from ASAP to 31 March 2027, with a potential extension.