Safety Engineer - SC cleared

Evodia Limited; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Evodia Limited in Bath/Bristol area seeks a Contract Safety Engineer with SC clearance to support a defence client. Hybrid role with 3–4 days onsite at Bristol Abbeywood, ASAP start, contract to 31 March 2027.

Day rate up to £570 (inside IR35) per day, offering exposure to safety governance and through-life risk management on highly regulated projects. You will generate safety requirements, assess technical safety data, ensure compliance with legislation and standards, and contribute to safety

Qualifications

• SC clearance or eligibility for security clearance.
• Experience in a regulated defence/aerospace environment.
• Knowledge of safety policy, governance, and assurance.

Responsibilities

• Generate safety requirements for subsystems with lifecycle costs.
• Assess technical safety data to support documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety legislation and standards.
• Contribute to risk management at project/program level.
• Support safety artefacts, safety cases, and system safety assurance.
• Collaborate with subsystems teams on safety requirements.
• Support verification, validation, and evaluation of system safety.
• Assist through-life safety decisions and disposals.
• Draft safety recommendations aligned with expertise.

Skills

Technical safety engineering

Safety governance

Regulatory compliance

Subsystem safety analysis

Education

STEM qualification (RQF Level 3 or equivalent)

EngTech/RSciTech registration

Job description

Safety Engineer - SC cleared

2026-09-10T00:00:00

Bath

Somerset

GB

BA2 4

Any

2026-12-09T21:02:52.537

Are you an Engineer looking for a challenging contract role within the defence and aerospace sector? Were supporting a prestigious client based in Bristol who is seeking a Contract Safety Engineer with SC clearance to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex projects, supporting safety policies and delivering critical engineering outcomes.

Role Details

• Location: Hybrid, Bristol Abbeywood (3-4 days onsite per week)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Length: Until 31 March 2027
• Day Rate: Up to £570 (inside IR35) per day

About the Role

This role sits within a dedicated Safety Skill Group, working towards supporting the delivery of Acquisition Safety policy and solutions. You will be involved in through-life safety risk management, ensuring the safety of equipment, systems, and services for frontline commands. Your expertise will support safety governance, assurance, and audit processes, contributing directly to highly regulated projects within Defence.

What You'll Be Doing

• Generating technical safety requirements and documentation for subsystems, considering in-service support and costs
• Assessing technical safety data to support project documentation and successful technical outcomes
• Ensuring compliance with safety legislation, regulation, and standards, aligning safety, quality, security, and sustainability considerations
• Contributing to technical risk management activities at project and programme levels
• Supporting safety artefacts, safety cases, and system safety assurance activities
• Collaborating with subsystems teams and specialists on technical safety requirements
• Supporting verification, validation, and evaluation processes for system safety
• Assisting with through-life safety decisions, system modifications, and disposals
• Drafting safety recommendations aligned with your technical expertise

What We're Looking For

• Experience in providing technical advice and delivering successful engineering outcomes
• Knowledge of System Safety Policy, Governance, Management, and Assurance
• Some experience working within a regulated environment, aligning with safety legislation and standards
• A Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 3 or equivalent
• Alternatively, professional registration as an Engineering Technician (EngTech) or Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Joining this project means working with a supportive, expert-led team in a role essential to national defence and security. The hybrid working model offers flexibility, while the position's scope provides scope for professional development in Safety Engineering within a highly regulated environment.

If you hold the necessary clearance and experience, we'd love to hear from you. At Evodia Limited, we're committed to transparency and professionalism, working as your trusted partner throughout the recruitment journey. If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career goals, don't hesitate to get in touch.

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