Submarine Safety

Royal Navy; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a candidate with submarine experience to provide technical safety support for underwater systems projects. You will ensure compliance with regulations and receive tailored learning for professional development. This permanent role offers a hybrid working arrangement and is suited for ex-Submariners looking to transition into safety engineering.

Benefits

Private medical cover (family included)

Enhanced pension scheme

Annual wellbeing fund for hobbies and interests

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Retail vouchers and professional subscriptions

Family-friendly policies and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Ideal for an ex-Submariner looking to transition into safety engineering.
• Familiarity with nuclear safety management and safety standards is a plus.
• Ability to learn, adapt, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical safety support for submarine projects.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and safety standards.
• Receive tailored learning and development for professional growth.

Skills

Adaptability

Effective Communication

Education

Professional registration (IEng or CEng)

Job description

Overview

This is a unique opportunity to apply your submarine experience in a role that blends technical expertise with meaningful impact. Working in partnership with a respected engineering consultancy, you'll help deliver safety solutions that support the UK submarine community and contribute to a safer, more sustainable future.

Offices are located in Bath, Bristol, Fareham, Glasgow, Plymouth, Weymouth, London and Teddington, with hybrid working available. Occasional travel to customer sites or meetings will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical safety support and subject matter advice across a range of submarine and underwater systems projects.
• Draw on operational or maintenance experience within Royal Navy submarines to help ensure compliance with UK legislation, regulations and safety standards.
• Receive tailored learning and development to grow your expertise and progress professionally.

What you'll bring / Qualifications

• Ideal for an ex-Submariner looking to transition into safety engineering.
• You may already be familiar with nuclear safety management, hazard log development, HAZID facilitation or MOD safety frameworks; what matters most is your ability to learn, adapt and communicate effectively.
• Professional registration (IEng or CEng) is valued and support is available to help you achieve it.

Why this team?

You\'ll join a verified flexible workplace that listens to what matters to you. The organisation is committed to inclusion, wellbeing and sustainability, with a focus on delivering solutions aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. You\'ll be part of a team that values your input and helps you thrive.

Benefits

• Private medical cover (family included)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after 1 year)
• Annual wellbeing fund for hobbies and interests
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday trading options
• Retail vouchers and professional subscriptions
• Family-friendly policies and inclusive culture

Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies require SC clearance. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain relevant clearance.

This is a permanent role.