JES Safety Manager - SC cleared

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.

• 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

Competitive day rate up to £600 (inside IR35), fully umbrella compliant, dependent on experience.

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.

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.

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineering status.
• Experience managing safety for systems used across Land, Air, and Maritime environments.