System Safety Consultant (Defence, Nuclear, Rail)

CBSbutler; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a System Safety Consultant to join their dynamic team in the Greater Bristol Area. This role focuses on delivering Safety Assurance and Independent Safety Audit services across critical sectors such as Defence and Nuclear. You will leverage your expertise to provide technical input on projects, ensuring high standards of safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer focus, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Experience in System Safety Assurance and Safety Management Plans.
• Consultancy experience in Defence, Rail, or Nuclear sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Safety Assurance and Independent Safety Audit/Advice services.
• Provide technical input to projects and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Focus

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Tools

eCassandra

Reliability Workbench

ASCE tools

Job description

System Safety Consultant (Defence, Nuclear, Rail)

CBSbutler Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

This range is provided by CBSbutler. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Salary: £45k – £70k per annum, depending on experience

Core Responsibilities

• Delivering Safety Assurance and Independent Safety Audit/Advice services.
• Technical input to projects, tenders and quotations.
• Taking active steps to ensure customer satisfaction and obtain repeat business.
• Involvement with business winning activities.

Required Experience

• Experience of management and delivery of System safety assurance, including development of Safety Management Plans, Safety Case Reports, Hazard Logs and Legislative Compliance Assessments. Preferably also experience of eCassandra, Reliability Workbench and ASCE tools, and delivery of Independent Safety Audit/Advice services.
• Experience within one or more of the following domains: Defence (covering Air; Land; Sea; Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives; Nuclear), Rail or Civil Nuclear.
• Previous consultancy experience would also be desirable.

Required Skills

• Strong customer focus, able to easily elicit and understand requirements, build professional relationships, and be trusted to deliver.
• Articulate and effective communicator, able to clearly present information verbally and within written reports.
• Organised nature, able to work with minimal supervision, work within budgets, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
• An optimistic and driven approach.
• Able to apply core experience and skills to support work in new domains.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting and Engineering

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing