SPISR Safety Manager - DV cleared

Evodia Limited; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national safety consultancy is seeking a highly qualified Safety Manager with DV security clearance for a pivotal project based in Bristol. This role offers hybrid working, requiring onsite presence 3 to 4 days a week. Responsibilities include overseeing safety assurance, reviewing Safety Cases, and advising on safety management. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in the defence sector and relevant qualifications. Competitive pay rates range from £500 to £600 per day.

Qualifications

• Robust background in system safety within Air and Land environments.
• Proven experience in the defence sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in safety management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety assurance activities including review of Safety Cases.
• Attend Safety Working Groups to influence safety management plans.
• Validate Safety Cases and Haz logs for compliance.
• Generate documentation confirming ALARP.
• Advise on quantifying safety hazards.
• Conduct Annual Safety Case reviews and address audit findings.
• Collaborate with Independent Safety Assurers.

Skills

Safety Practitioner experience

Membership in professional institutes

Experience with ASEMS tools

Development of Safety Management Systems

Formal safety training

Level 4 NQF qualification

Education

Level 4 NQF qualification in engineering

Job description

Overview

Evodia Limited, on behalf of our client, is seeking a highly qualified Safety Manager with DV security clearance to join a pivotal project based in Bristol. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, with a requirement to be onsite 3 to 4 days per week, to ensure close collaboration within multi-domain safety environments.

About the Role

The SPISR Safety Manager will be instrumental in overseeing safety assurance activities, including the review of Safety Cases, Safety Appraisals, and providing SQEP advice to support the formal safety approval process for equipment delivered to frontline operations. Your experience across both land and air domains will be crucial to ensure regulatory compliance, effective safety risk management, and the successful transfer of safety responsibilities within complex defence projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend Safety Working Groups and PSEPs, influencing safety management plans such as SEMP
• Review and validate Safety Cases and Haz logs, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Generate ALARP confirmation documentation, and manage safety cases and safety actions trackers
• Produce safety documentation including ODH / Platform Transfer letters
• Advise on capturing, assessing, and quantifying functional and physical safety hazards
• Ensure adherence to legislative requirements and maintain safety documentation policies
• Conduct 1st Party Annual Safety Case reviews and address any audit findings
• Collaborate with Independent Safety Assurers (ISA) to address audit actions effectively

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a candidate with a robust background in system safety within both Air and Land environments, preferably holding a Chartered or Incorporated Engineering status, or demonstrated equivalent expertise. Essential criteria include:

• Proven experience as a Safety Practitioner within the defence sector
• Membership of relevant professional safety institutes or recognised bodies
• Demonstrable experience with ASEMS and system safety management tools and processes
• Development of Safety Management Systems for complex projects
• Formal safety training through recognised courses with proven benchmarking
• A minimum of Level 4 NQF qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

Contract Details

• Location: Bristol (Hybrid - onsite 3-4 days/week)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Until 31 March 2026, with potential for extension
• Day Rate: £500 to £600 per day (Inside IR35)
• Security Clearance: DV clearance is mandatory
• Application Deadline: 9am on 11/11/2025

Next Steps

If you meet the criteria outlined above and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Evodia Limited acts as an employment business for this vacancy, and we are committed to providing a transparent and straightforward recruitment process.