Safety Assurance Engineer

IT SAFETY ASSURANCE ENGINEER - SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED We are seeking an experienced Safety Assurance Engineer to support the delivery of safety-critical systems within a regulated and secure environment. You will play a key role in ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across the full project lifecycle. This role requires active Security Check (SC) clearance.

Key Responsibilities Lead and support safety assurance activities across complex engineering projects Produce and maintain safety documentation, including Safety Plans, Hazard Logs, Safety Cases, and Assurance Reports Conduct hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation activities (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA) Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g. DEF STANs, EN standards, ALARP principles) Work closely with systems, software, and hardware engineers to embed safety into designs Support safety reviews, audits, and stakeholder engagement, including customers and regulators Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Safety Assurance Engineer in a safety-critical domain (e.g. defence, rail, aerospace, nuclear, automotive) Strong knowledge of safety engineering principles and lifecycle assurance Experience producing safety cases and associated evidence Familiarity with UK safety and regulatory standards Excellent written and verbal communication skills Active SC Clearance