Are you an experienced safety professional with a background in maritime platforms? Do you hold SC clearance and thrive in challenging environments? Our client, a leading Defence company, is seeking a Floating Dock Safety Manager, on a contract basis, to join their team in Bristol, with options for hybrid working and some travel to Clyde.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a programme focused on delivering a resilient Out of Water Engineering Capability for the submarine fleet. You'll play a key part in ensuring the safety and environmental integrity of floating docks critical to submarine docking activities.
What you’ll be doing
- Developing and maintaining effective Safety Management Systems for the floating dock and related programme activities.
- Supporting the delivery of Safety & Environmental Case assessments alongside the programme team and safety lead.
- Ensuring all safety policies align with MOD standards and meet the requirements of the Facility Safety Case.
- Traveling approximately twice a month to Clyde for project coordination and site oversight.
Who you are
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience in implementing system safety policies, especially within maritime or defence environments.
- Experience with system safety management tools and processes.
- Awareness of MOD’s Acquisition Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
- SC clearance is essential, and familiarity with MOD safety training such as SEMT and NIC is desirable.
- Experience working on maritime platforms and knowledge of safety case development will be advantageous.
- Membership of a recognised professional safety institute or equivalent is a plus.
Additional Information
This is a full-time contract starting ASAP and running until 30 November 2026, with potential for extension. The day rate ranges from £420 to £570 (ex VAT), inside IR35.
We understand the importance of finding a role that suits your skills and career goals. If you’re ready to take on this vital safety leadership position in a pioneering defence environment, we encourage you to apply.
Note: Evodia Limited acts as the employment business for this vacancy, ensuring a transparent and supportive recruitment process. We look forward to helping you secure a role where your expertise can make a real difference.