Submarine Safety Consultant

Gold Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

Professional membership fees paid

Ongoing training and development

Company pension scheme

Optional private medical insurance

Life insurance cover

Recruitment referral bonus scheme

Bike to Work scheme

Annual performance-related bonus

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking Safety Engineers and Defence Safety Specialists to join growing project teams supporting UK Defence Nuclear Enterprise, including submarine programmes. The role focuses on delivering safety consultancy across complex defence projects, helping clients manage risk, maintain compliance, and develop robust safety cases.

We welcome candidates from developing engineers to senior consultants, with experience in defence safety regulations and independent safety artefacts.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence safety regulations and standards including DSA, Defence Nuclear Safety Regulations, Naval Authority Certification.
• Experience producing safety artefacts: HAZID, risk assessments, safety case development.
• Ability to manage and deliver complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering safety cases and safety documentation.
• Facilitating HAZID workshops and risk assessments.
• Supporting Defence Nuclear and Submarine programmes.
• Advising clients on safety regulations and compliance.
• Conducting hazard and risk analysis activities.
• Supporting delivery of multiple technical projects.
• Building strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Defence Safety Engineering

Nuclear Safety

Submarine Programmes

System Safety

Risk & Hazard Analysis

Engineering Consultancy

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer

Tools

SWIFT

HAZOP

FMECA

FTA

LOPA

Job description

Safety Engineer
UK Defence & Submarine Industry

UK Hybrid / remote working. Bristol / South West / Liverpool / North West / South Coast / Dorset / Plymouth

£40,000 - £60,000 dependant on your level of experience so far, we are always open to discussion.

Are you an experienced or aspiring Safety Engineer looking for your next opportunity within the UK Defence sector?

We are actively recruiting for talented engineers and consultants to support major programmes across the UK Submarine and Defence Nuclear industries.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an employee-owned engineering consultancy delivering specialist expertise in safety engineering, nuclear safety, risk management, and marine engineering across both defence and commercial environments.

We welcome applications from candidates at all levels of experience - from developing engineers through to senior consultants and technical specialists. If this particular role is not the perfect fit, we regularly receive new Safety Engineer vacancies and may be able to introduce you to other similar opportunities across the Defence, Nuclear, Maritime, and Engineering sectors.

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected employee-owned consultancy known for delivering innovative solutions in:

• Safety Engineering
• Nuclear Safety
• Environmental Management
• Marine & Submarine Engineering
• Defence Consultancy

Their employee-owned structure means every team member contributes to - and benefits from - the company's success. They pride themselves on technical excellence, collaboration, and delivering real value to customers across critical national infrastructure and defence programmes.

The Opportunity - Safety Engineer / Safety Consultant

We are seeking motivated Safety Engineers, Submarine Safety Consultants, and Defence Safety Specialists to join growing project teams supporting the UK Defence Nuclear Enterprise.

The role involves delivering high-quality safety consultancy services across complex submarine and defence programmes, helping customers manage risk, maintain compliance, and develop robust safety cases.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in:

• Defence Safety Engineering
• Nuclear Safety
• Submarine Programmes
• Systems Safety
• Risk & Hazard Analysis
• Engineering Consultancy

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering safety cases and safety documentation
• Facilitating HAZID workshops and risk assessments
• Supporting Defence Nuclear and Submarine programmes
• Advising clients on safety regulations and compliance
• Conducting hazard and risk analysis activities
• Supporting delivery of multiple technical projects
• Building strong customer and stakeholder relationships

Experience Required

• Previous experience working within an engineering consultancy environment
• Experience supporting UK Submarine or Defence programmes
• Knowledge of relevant defence safety regulations and standards, including:
  • Defence Safety Authority (DSA)
  • Defence Nuclear Safety Regulations
  • Naval Authority Certification
• Experience producing safety artefacts, including:
  • HAZID facilitation
  • Risk assessments
  • Safety case development
• Ability to manage and deliver complex technical projects

Highly Desirable Experience

• Nuclear SQEP
• Experience with safety and risk analysis techniques such as:
  • SWIFT
  • HAZOP
  • FMECA
  • FTA
  • LOPA
• Independent Safety Auditor or Independent Safety Advisor experience
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional institution

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Professional and adaptable approach
• Ability to work independently and within flexible teams
• Well-organised with strong workload management skills
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (mandatory)

Salary & Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and growing consultancy offering excellent career development and long-term progression.

Package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Buy/sell holiday scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Professional membership fees paid
• Ongoing training and development
• Company pension scheme
• Optional private medical insurance
• Life insurance cover
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Bike to Work scheme