Submarine Safety

Electus Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Submarine Safety Engineering Consultant. This role offers flexibility in working arrangements and focuses on delivering safety solutions for the submarine community. Ideal for ex-submariners with expertise in safety engineering, the position allows you to apply your technical knowledge while contributing to sustainable solutions. The company offers a supportive workplace with various benefits including private medical cover and an enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

Private medical cover (family included)

Enhanced pension scheme

Annual wellbeing fund for hobbies and interests

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Family-friendly policies and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience with nuclear safety management, hazard log development, HAZID facilitation.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical safety support and subject matter advice across submarine projects.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and safety standards.
• Contribute to safety solutions for the submarine community.

Skills

Submarine experience

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Professional registration (IEng or CEng)

Job description

Overview

Submarine Safety Engineering Consultant – Permanent | Flexible working options | Multiple UK locations

Shape the future of submarine safety. 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.

Flexibility and location

Flexibility built in. Whether you’re seeking full-time, part-time or job-share arrangements, this role is designed to accommodate your needs. 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.

Your contribution

You’ll provide technical safety support and subject matter advice across a range of submarine and underwater systems projects. Drawing on your operational or maintenance experience within Royal Navy submarines, you’ll help ensure compliance with UK legislation, regulations and safety standards. You’ll be supported with tailored learning and development to grow your expertise and progress professionally.

What you’ll bring

This role is 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, but 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.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.