Safety Engineer - SC Cleared

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

Job summary

Evodia Limited invites applications for a Contract Safety Engineer in the defence sector. The role is Bristol-based with hybrid work, requiring SC clearance, and involves through-life safety management on complex, regulated projects.

You will generate safety requirements, assess safety data, and ensure compliance with safety legislation, supporting governance and assurance across the programme.

Qualifications

• Experience generating safety requirements and documentation for subsystems.
• Knowledge of System Safety Policy, Governance, Management and Assurance.
• Experience in a regulated environment aligned with safety legislation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Generate safety requirements and documentation for subsystems, considering in-service support and costs.
• Assess technical safety data to support project documentation and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safety legislation, regulation and standards; align safety, quality, security and sustainability.
• Contribute to technical risk management at project and programme levels.
• Support safety artefacts, safety cases and system safety assurance activities.
• Collaborate with subsystems teams and specialists on safety requirements.
• Support verification, validation and evaluation of system safety.
• Assist with through-life safety decisions, system modifications and disposals.
• Draft safety recommendations aligned with your technical expertise.

Skills

Technical advisory

Regulated environment experience

Safety governance

Education

RQF Level 3 STEM qualification

Job description

Are you an Engineer looking for a challenging contract role within the defence and aerospace sector? We’re 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.