Safety Manager

Location: Hybrid. MOD Abbey Wood 1-2 days per week; home based the rest.

Rate: Up to £550/day

Duration: 01/04/2026 to 30/06/2026 (extension possible)

Final date to receive applications: 19/02/2026 at 12:30pm

The Safety Manager will provide expert safety engineering advice and guidance in support of acquisition safety policy and delivery across complex platforms and equipment types. The role supports the through‑life management of project safety risk to ensure safe and suitable equipment, systems and services are delivered to Front Line Commands.

• Generate, update, review and endorse technical safety requirements and artefacts.
• Develop, manage and maintain effective Safety Management Systems.
• Identify and analyse hazards, evaluate risk reduction measures and ensure these are adequately documented and managed.
• Provide informed safety engineering advice across environmental and technical themes.
• Support Project Safety Panels and contribute to acquisition decision making.
• Manage contractual safety requirements and oversight of contractor safety activities.
• Support verification, validation, testing and evaluation of safety aspects.
• Develop and maintain safety assurance plans and support safety case preparation.
• Support policy and process development in line with corporate Acquisition Safety standards.

• STEM qualification at RQF Level 4 (or equivalent) or higher.
• Wide-ranging experience providing technical advice and delivering successful safety systems/acquisition engineering outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience leading safety engineering activities within a regulated environment.
• Professionally registered as Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Registered Scientist (RSci), or working towards professional registration with a relevant institution.