Are you a SC cleared Safety Engineer with experience in safety cases, hazard management, and safety assurance? Do you thrive on providing independent safety advice within Defence environments? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join a high-profile MOD contract based in Bristol, with flexible hybrid working options.
Your Role
As a Safety Engineer, you'll deliver dedicated safety engineering support across five Capability Groups within MOD Delivery Teams. Your expertise in safety cases, hazard logs, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies will underpin our client’s commitment to safety excellence. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining safety cases and supporting evidence to ensure their currency and compliance.
- Leading hazard identification activities and conducting comprehensive risk assessments.
- Managing hazard logs, documenting hazards, actions, and mitigation measures with precision.
- Providing independent safety advice, assurance, and guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
- Supporting safety governance, engineering assurance, and compliance activities across multiple Capability Groups.
- Monitoring safety actions and escalating residual risks as needed, maintaining a clear audit trail of all safety decisions.
This role involves a balanced workload, dedicating approximately 20% effort to each of the five Capability Groups, ensuring comprehensive safety coverage and stakeholder engagement.
What We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidate will have proven experience in:
- Safety engineering within defence or military environments.
- Developing, maintaining, and managing safety cases and hazard logs.
- Gathering and managing safety evidence and engineering assurance documentation.
- Identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing mitigation measures.
- Providing independent safety advice and assurance to complex projects.
- Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
The role offers up to £440 per day (inside IR35), with a contract running until 31 March 2027. Standard working hours are 7.5 per day, with optional hybrid working requiring 2-3 days onsite in Bristol.
Why Join?
This is your chance to contribute to meaningful defence projects, working within a professional environment that values integrity, transparency, and excellence. You will be supported in your role and have the opportunity to apply your safety engineering expertise at a strategic level, making a real impact on national security. If you meet the criteria and are ready for your next challenge, we invite you to consider this opportunity to bring your knowledge and skills to a critical MOD programme. Evodia Limited is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.