Safety Consultant - Defence

Safety Consultant – Defence & National Security

Location:

UK wide / Hybrid
Security Clearance:  SC eligible minimum
We are seeking  Safety Consultants at multiple levels  to support high-profile Defence and National Security programmes. This is an opportunity to provide expert system safety advice across complex, safety-critical environments working with MOD, DE&S, prime contractors, and Defence partners.
The role   You will deliver through-life safety support across the project lifecycle, including:
Hazard identification and analysis (HAZID, FHA, FTA)
Risk assessment and ALARP justification
Hazard management and safety assurance
Safety case development and review
Technical documentation and assurance evidence
Participation in safety reviews, working groups, and assurance boards
Depending on experience, you may also mentor junior consultants and contribute to bids and customer engagements.
What we're looking for    Essential
Engineering qualification (Level 4 or above)
Experience in system safety engineering within Defence, aerospace, nuclear, transport, or another high-integrity industry
Strong understanding of hazard analysis, risk management, safety cases, and safety assurance
Knowledge of UK safety legislation, standards, and regulatory frameworks
Excellent stakeholder communication skills
Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC minimum)
Desirable
MOD / DE&S programme experience
Consultancy background
Front Line Command (Air, Land, or Maritime) experience
Knowledge of software safety, reliability, human factors, environmental safety, or cyber safety
Working towards IEng registration
Why apply?
Work on nationally significant Defence programmes
Influence safety decisions on complex military capability projects
Flexible hybrid working
Strong professional development and mentoring culture
Opportunity to grow within a specialist Defence consultancy environment
If you have a background in  System Safety, Safety Engineering, or Safety Assurance  and want to work on impactful Defence programmes, we would be pleased to hear from you.