Submarine Safety Consultant

Safety Engineer UK Defence & Submarine Industry

UK Hybrid / remote working. Bristol / South West / Liverpool / North West / South Coast / Dorset / Plymouth

£40,000 - £60,000 dependant on your level of experience so far, we are always open to discussion.

Are you an experienced or aspiring Safety Engineer looking for your next opportunity within the UK Defence sector?

We are actively recruiting for talented engineers and consultants to support major programmes across the UK Submarine and Defence Nuclear industries.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an employee-owned engineering consultancy delivering specialist expertise in safety engineering, nuclear safety, risk management, and marine engineering across both defence and commercial environments.

We welcome applications from candidates at all levels of experience - from developing engineers through to senior consultants and technical specialists. If this particular role is not the perfect fit, we regularly receive new Safety Engineer vacancies and may be able to introduce you to other similar opportunities across the Defence, Nuclear, Maritime, and Engineering sectors.

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected employee-owned consultancy known for delivering innovative solutions in:

Safety Engineering
Nuclear Safety
Environmental Management
Marine & Submarine Engineering
Defence Consultancy Their employee-owned structure means every team member contributes to - and benefits from - the company's success. They pride themselves on technical excellence, collaboration, and delivering real value to customers across critical national infrastructure and defence programmes.

The Opportunity - Safety Engineer / Safety Consultant

We are seeking motivated Safety Engineers, Submarine Safety Consultants, and Defence Safety Specialists to join growing project teams supporting the UK Defence Nuclear Enterprise.

The role involves delivering high-quality safety consultancy services across complex submarine and defence programmes, helping customers manage risk, maintain compliance, and develop robust safety cases.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in:

Defence Safety Engineering
Nuclear Safety
Submarine Programmes
Systems Safety
Risk & Hazard Analysis
Engineering Consultancy

Key Responsibilities

Developing and delivering safety cases and safety documentation
Facilitating HAZID workshops and risk assessments
Supporting Defence Nuclear and Submarine programmes
Advising clients on safety regulations and compliance
Conducting hazard and risk analysis activities
Supporting delivery of multiple technical projects
Building strong customer and stakeholder relationships

Experience Required

Previous experience working within an engineering consultancy environment
Experience supporting UK Submarine or Defence programmes
Knowledge of relevant defence safety regulations and standards, including:
Defence Safety Authority (DSA)
Defence Nuclear Safety Regulations
Naval Authority Certification
Experience producing safety artefacts, including:
HAZID facilitation
Risk assessments
Safety case development
Ability to manage and deliver complex technical projects

Highly

Desirable Experience

Nuclear SQEP

Experience with safety and risk analysis techniques such as:
SWIFT
HAZOP
FMECA
FTA
LOPA
Independent Safety Auditor or Independent Safety Advisor experience
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
Membership of a relevant professional institution

Skills & Attributes

Strong communication and technical writing skills
Professional and adaptable approach
Ability to work independently and within flexible teams
Well-organised with strong workload management skills
Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (mandatory)

Salary & Benefits

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