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 SQEPExperience with safety and risk analysis techniques such as: SWIFTHAZOPFMECAFTALOPAIndependent 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)
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