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Senior Safety Engineer

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listing for: Matchtech
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Specialist Recruiter, Helping TOP talent within the DEFENCE sector.

Are you a Safety Engineer looking for your next challenge? Our client can support relocation and offers the opportunity to find your ultimate next dream role. We have a great opportunity to join a growing business within the Defence/Energy sector located in Dorset
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Join a business at the forefront of innovation, with a lot to offer!

  • Join a company who have worked with nuclear and industrial customers for over 60 years, supporting customers across the world from facilities located in the US and UK.
  • The company provides customers with complete, long-term protection and control over safety-critical systems operating in extreme environments.
  • This company's solutions are embedded in strategic national infrastructure and our people are active partners in customer programs focused on delivering advanced future nuclear and industrial capabilities.
  • Join a business that has received several industry awards, including recognition for people management practices and product innovation. Notably, they've been recognised by Investors in People for high performance through good people management, with the Defense Solutions division's Avionics business unit achieving Silver accreditation.
  • Be part of a growing team, involved in an international product range, influencing today's most advanced innovations.
  • Full range of company benefits, flexible working, training, development, and clear career progression.

The Senior Safety Engineer will provide safety engineering support to projects. Operate as a key member of the project team, bringing experience in safety engineering to the team, whilst also supporting bid work by scoping the safety engineering tasks for the proposed work.

Experience needed

  • HND/Degree (or equivalent) qualified engineer, preferably in electrical/electronic engineering.
  • Experience of safety and systems engineering or design in a safety-regulated industry.
  • Knowledge of safety system design in accordance with IEC 61508 or similar safety standards (IEC 61513, IEC 61226).
  • Awareness of systems engineering processes, standards and methodologies (e.g., IEC 15288, UML), including knowledge of product lifecycle management.
  • Knowledge of DOORS for requirements management.
  • Experience working within the defence or nuclear sector would be an advantage.
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant institution would be an advantage.

Note
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Even if you feel you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out and apply.

Important
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All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance, and at minimum be living in the UK for 5 years.

Working
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Flexible working hours and some remote working potential where possible.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
Industries
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing
  • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
  • Energy Technology

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Location and travel

London, England, United Kingdom (posted 2 weeks ago). Other related roles include offices/totals in Greater London, Durham, Abingdon-On-Thames, Slough, Weymouth, Loughborough, Bristol area, Southampton, North Yorkshire, Birmingham, St Neots, Kemble, and other UK locations listed as opportunities.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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