Are you an experienced Safety professional with a strong background in Defence programmes? We’re working with a leading client to find a SC cleared Safety Manager to support critical electronic surveillance systems within the Defence sector. If you are SC cleared and have a proven track record managing safety in complex military environments, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
Location & Working Arrangements
- Based in Bristol with hybrid working options: 2 days onsite per week
- Start date: ASAP
- Contract until 31 March 2027, with potential for extension
- Standard working hours: 7.5 hours per day
Rate & Security
Competitive day rate up to £600 (inside IR35), fully umbrella compliant, dependent on experience.
What You’ll Do
As the JES Safety Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing expert support on Safety Assessments, Safety Cases, Hazard Logs, and Safety Management Plans within the JES equipment portfolio.
- Ensuring all project safety activities are compliant with UK/EU legislation and Defence Standards, including DEF STAN 00-056.
- Leading hazard analysis activities such as HAZOP, FTA, and FMEA to derive safety requirements.
- Acting as the safety SME, presenting evidence-based safety arguments to senior stakeholders, including Chief Engineers and project governance boards.
- Supporting the development of safety management systems and maintaining safety registers, including fault and incident records.
- Advising on safety governance and ensuring all safety policies are adhered to during the project lifecycle.
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from candidates who bring:
- Extensive experience in system safety management within Defence programmes.
- In-depth knowledge of Defence Standards and Defence Safety Management policies.
- Proven background in hazard analysis techniques including HAZOP, FMEA, and FTA.
- Experience working with Defence acquisition processes and projects.
- SC Security Clearance (minimum requirement).
- Membership of a recognised Safety Professional Institute or equivalent.
Desirable
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineering status.
- Experience managing safety for systems used across Land, Air, and Maritime environments.
Next Steps
If you are ready to contribute your safety expertise to essential defence projects and meet the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Evodia Limited acts as an employment business for this vacancy, committed to a transparent and supportive recruitment process.