Systems Safety Engineer (Defence) | Hybrid – SC Clearance

Quast Ltd; Stoke Gifford; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Quast Ltd seeks an experienced Safety Engineer, specializing in Systems Safety Management within the Land domain. The role involves providing expert acquisition safety advice for complex platforms, through-life safety risk management, and governance across safety policy and assurance.

Responsibilities include generating safety requirements, maintaining Safety Management Systems, applying regulatory standards, and leading V&V activities. Regular Abbey Wood Bristol attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Science/STEM qualification at RQF Level 4.
• Broad experience providing technical advice and delivering safety systems/acquisition outcomes.
• Experience leading the delivery of safety systems/acquisition engineering outcomes.
• Professional registration with IEng or RSci.
• Budget awareness and input into business cases.

Responsibilities

• Own generation of technical safety requirements and documentation for a project.
• Develop and manage Safety Management Systems and risk reduction measures.
• Advise on safety legislation, policy, processes and standards.
• Identify safety impacts and contribute to risk reduction actions.
• Provide acquisition safety guidance across environmental and technical themes.
• Oversee contract aspects to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Manage system safety test, verification, and evaluation processes.
• Develop and maintain project safety assurance plans and evidence.
• Lead safety assurance activities within the discipline.
• Handle safety aspects of disposal and decommissioning.
• Support policy development to meet corporate Acquisition Safety standards.
• Maintain professional development and relevant registrations.

Skills

Technical advisory

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

V&V planning

Regulatory compliance

Safety governance

Education

RQF Level 4 qualification

IEng or RSci registration

Job description

Quast Ltd seeks an experienced Safety Engineer, specializing in Systems Safety Management within the Land domain. The role involves providing expert acquisition safety advice for complex platforms, through-life safety risk management, and governance across safety policy and assurance.

Responsibilities include generating safety requirements, maintaining Safety Management Systems, applying regulatory standards, and leading V&V activities. Regular Abbey Wood Bristol attendance is required.