Safety Engineer - SC cleared

Evodia Limited; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 91,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Defence sector exposure

Job summary

Evodia Limited is seeking a Contract Safety Engineer with SC clearance to join our defence and aerospace client in Bristol. The role focuses on safety policy delivery, through-life risk management, and assurance across complex, regulated projects.

You will generate safety requirements, analyse safety data, ensure adherence to safety legislation and standards, and support safety governance and audits as part of a multidisciplinary team in a hybrid, on-site-heavy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing technical safety guidance and delivering engineering outcomes.
• Knowledge of System Safety Policy, Governance, Management and Assurance.
• Experience in a regulated safety environment and compliance with standards.
• EngTech or RSciTech registration preferred (or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Generate safety requirements and documentation for subsystems, considering through-life support.
• Assess safety data to support project documentation and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safety legislation, regulation and standards.
• Contribute to risk management at project and programme levels.
• Support safety artefacts, safety cases and system safety assurance activities.
• Collaborate with subsystems teams on safety requirements.
• Assist with through-life safety decisions, modifications and disposals.
• Draft safety recommendations based on technical expertise.

Skills

Technical safety guidance

System safety governance

Regulated environment experience

EngTech/RSciTech registration

Education

RQF Level 3 science/engineering/math qualification

Job description

Safety Engineer - SC cleared

2026-09-10T00:00:00

Bradley Stoke

Gloucestershire

GB

BS32 9

Any

2026-12-09T21:06:39.293

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
• 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 positions 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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