Product Safety Engineer - Defence

Westlakes Recruit; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Product Safety Engineer, Equipment Safety Engineer, or Safety Consultant for a major defence project in Riyadh. This on-site role involves ensuring design safety, managing compliance with safety standards, and working closely with engineering teams throughout the programme lifecycle. A competitive salary package, including allowances for accommodation and healthcare, is provided to successful candidates.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Transport allowance

Flight allowance

Visa sponsorship

Healthcare provided

Qualifications

• Significant experience in design safety or equipment safety.
• Strong understanding of ASEMS and Defence Land Safety Regulator requirements.
• Experience managing Safety and Environmental Cases and Hazard Logs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Safety and Environmental Cases and Reports.
• Create and manage Hazard Logs for compliance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards.

Skills

Design safety

Product safety

Equipment safety

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Reporting

Education

Experience in defence engineering programmes

Knowledge of DEFSTAN 00-056

Job description

Westlakes Recruit is seeking a Product Safety Engineer, Equipment Safety Engineer, or Safety Consultant to support a major defence communications and technology program in Riyadh. This position focuses on design safety, playing a key role in ensuring safety is embedded in complex systems and equipment across the programme lifecycle. Please note: This role is based on-site in Riyadh and therefore requires candidates who are willing to relocate. Key Responsibilities • Develop and manage Safety and Environmental Cases and Safety and Environmental Case Reports. • Create, maintain, and manage Hazard Logs to support the delivery of a safe and compliant system. • Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards, including DEFSTAN 00-056. • Apply ASEMS (Acquisition Safety and Environmental Management System) principles and processes across project phases. • Engage with the Defence Land Safety Regulator (DLSR) and ensure alignment with its requirements. • Ensure familiarity and adherence to Safety Function Joint Service Publications (JSPs). • Provide guidance to engineering and delivery teams on design safety requirements and assurance activities. Remuneration & Package • Competitive salary, with accommodation, transport allowance, and flight allowance included in the package. Visa sponsorship and healthcare provided.

• Significant experience in design safety, product safety, or equipment safety within defence or complex engineering programmes. • Strong understanding of ASEMS and the Defence Land Safety Regulator (DLSR). • Familiarity with Safety Function Joint Service Publications (JSPs). • Experience developing and managing Safety and Environmental Cases and Hazard Logs. • Knowledge of DEFSTAN 00-056 requirements and application. • Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and reporting skills.