Principal Land Safety Consultant

Overview

Engineer safer futures with Atkins

Réalis. If you're driven by making complex systems safer and influencing decisions that directly protect lives, this is a career move that lets you do exactly that. At Atkins

Réalis, we're trusted across Defence to solve some of the most challenging safety problems in the land domain. From next‑generation armoured vehicles to digital safety transformation, you'll shape safety outcomes on national & global programmes that matter — whilst also contributing to the growth and future direction of our Land Safety capability. Here, you'll join a collaborative community of safety specialists, engineers, technologists and consultants who value innovation as much as rigour.

We encourage new ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and reward people who bring curiosity and leadership to their work. And with our flexible and remote‑working policies, you can build a career without compromising the things that matter outside of work.

As a Principal Land Safety Consultant, You Will Be The Technical Lead For Safety Management Across Significant Defence Programmes And Bespoke Consultancy Engagements Whilst Also Contributing To Growth In The Practice. You'll be:

• Be the recognised Subject Matter Expert for Land Safety within project teams.
• Lead and assure the delivery of safety management systems, safety cases and regulatory compliance activities.
• Provide authoritative advice on DSA and Defence Standards (e.g., Def Stan 00‑056).
• Translate complex, often ambiguous safety challenges into clear, actionable strategies for clients.
• Drive innovation — including digital tools, new methodologies and data‑led approaches.
• Mentor and develop safety engineers, shaping the next generation of specialists.
• Identify and shape future opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Lead and contribute to bid activity, proposals and work‑winning initiatives.

We're looking for a senior practitioner who can bring confidence, clarity and leadership to safety activities. You'll have:

• A proven track record delivering safety management and safety cases at enterprise, platform or system level.
• Solid working knowledge of Defence safety regulations and DSA/DS standards.
• Ability to interrogate and interpret safety data to identify risk, gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills — able to motivate teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong client relationships that contribute to new business opportunities, specifically experience in win‑work, developing proposals and providing technical assurance.
• An understanding of Defence, MOD, major primes, or wider safety‑critical industries.

• Broader domain knowledge (e.g., Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives).
• Experience navigating certification regimes (civil or Defence).
• Interest or experience in digital approaches to safety engineering.
• An engineering degree or related qualification.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.

We're a global engineering and consultancy organisation committed to transforming the world's infrastructure, defence and energy systems. But what makes us different is our culture: open, flexible, inclusive and genuinely invested in people's growth.

• Real influence on high‑profile programmes
• Opportunities to shape the direction of the Land Safety capability
• Flexible & hybrid working
• Clear pathways for professional registration
• Access to a huge network of technical specialists and innovation programmes
• If you want to make a meaningful impact, grow in a supportive environment, and help define the future of safety in Defence, we'd love to hear from you.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible…