Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives; WOME Safety, Assurance and Integration – Principal

Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (WOME) Safety, Assurance and Integration – Principal Consultant

Salary range: £70,000 to £80,000 per annum depending on experience

Location: Bristol or would consider any UK FNC office for the right candidate

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home

Closing date: 30th June 2026, but early application encouraged.

Do you have experience of working in WOME safety? Do you want to be regularly challenged and further your career? Do you want to work for a reputable company where you are valued?

We operate across a range of industries spanning defence, transport and energy markets with an established presence in the defence sector with a diverse portfolio of clients across the land, sea and air domains.

As a Principal Consultant, you will work closely with the Group Leader and Business Development Leads to expand our presence in the weapons sector, contributing to the project management, development and delivery of complex, outcome-focused projects. You will play a key role in building strong client relationships, delivering high-value consultancy solutions, and supporting our position as a trusted defence partner.

• Develop services and market presence aligned with the company’s strategy and investment plans.
• Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to support growth within the WOME sector.
• Lead bid activities, directing and coordinating contributions from technical staff across all levels within bid and project teams.
• Enhance the company’s reputation at executive level by leveraging your expertise in the WOME domain to promote services, capabilities, and develop both existing and new business streams.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, including WOME-specific safety assurance artefacts.
• Mentor, train, and support the development of junior members within the Weapons, Safety & Assurance team.

• Recent experience working within the weapons industry and/or the wider UK regulated defence sector, supporting the WOME enterprise.
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients and develop effective bids.
• Robust leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• A thorough knowledge of WOME Standards, Policies and Regulations.
• Knowledge of OME certification, qualification,S3, platform integration,testand evaluation.
• Experience of applying safety analysis techniques, includingHAZID, hazard management, functional hazard assessment, software safety, riskcategorisationand classification.
• Experience in risk management and reduction, including ALARP assessments.
• Familiarity with Weapons Technical Assurance/Governance.
• Professional engineering status and membership of a relevant recognised Institute.

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertakes, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and will be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

• We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises:
• Competitive salary with yearly reviews
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
• Happy to talk flexible working
• Enhanced parental benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Support in attaining professional membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season rail ticket loan
• And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements