System Safety Engineer

Gold Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 82,656 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking an experienced Senior System Safety Engineer to support high‑profile aerospace/defence programmes. The role is Bristol-based with a hybrid pattern, requiring one day per week on-site.

You will lead safety case development, perform hazard analyses and risk assessments, and ensure compliance with military safety standards. BPSS clearance is required or achievable rapidly.

The 12‑month contract offers long‑term stability with a modern working model.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Defence Standard 00-056.
• Proven safety case management experience.
• Hands-on safety risk assessment skills.
• BPSS clearance required or must be achievable rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety case development.
• Perform risk-management tasks such as hazard identification and hazard analysis.
• Ensure compliance with military safety standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Defence standards knowledge

Safety case management

Hazard analysis

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior System Safety Engineer for a high‑profile, 12‑month contract supporting critical aerospace/defence engineering programmes. The role offers excellent long‑term stability and a modern hybrid working model, requiring just one day per week at either our Bristol or Yeovil facility. As a pivotal member of the engineering assurance team, you will drive safety compliance, develop robust safety arguments, and ensure that complex systems satisfy rigorous regulatory and military standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety case development.
• Perform risk‑management tasks such as hazard identification and hazard analysis.
• Ensure compliance with military safety standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Defence Standard 00‑056.
• Proven safety case management experience.
• Hands‑on safety risk assessment skills.
• BPSS clearance required or must be achievable rapidly.

Additional Information

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom (hybrid working). Salary: £60‑£70 per hour. This contract is for 12 months.