Safety Engineer UK Defence Industry - Submarines UK Citizenship required.

This role is with an employee-owned consultancy, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in safety, environmental management, and marine engineering across both defence and commercial sectors. The employee-ownership model means every team member contributes to and benefits from the combined company successes. They pride themselves on excellence, quality, and value for money, with a passionate team committed to these values every day.

The Role:

We are seeking Submarine Safety Consultants to join the growing teams. This role focuses on supporting the Defence Nuclear Enterprise, providing expert safety consultancy and developing services across key customer accounts.
If you have a background in submarine safety and defence consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Prior experience in a consultancy environment
Experience supporting the UK Submarine programme
Strong knowledge of regulations and standards, including:
Defence Safety Authority (DSA)
Defence Nuclear Safety Regulations
Naval Authority Certification
Proven ability in developing safety artefacts, including HAZID facilitation, risk assessments, and safety case development
Demonstrated success in delivering complex technical projects or multiple concurrent projects

Highly Desirable:
Nuclear SQEP
Experience with hazard and risk analysis techniques (SWIFT, HAZOP, FMECA, FTA, LOPA)
Experience as an Independent Safety Auditor/Advisor
Strong client relationship development, securing ongoing workstreams
Degree-qualified
Chartered Engineer (or working towards), or member of a relevant professional institution

Skills;

Professional, adaptable, and able to integrate quickly into a flexible team
Strong communication skills, with excellent written English and technical accuracy
Highly organised with the ability to manage workload independently, including remote working
Ability to gain UK security clearance (mandatory due to project requirements)

The Offer

Joining this team means becoming part of a supportive, employee-owned business where your contribution directly shapes our future. We provide:
Competitive salary
Annual performance-related bonus
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with options to buy/sell additional leave
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Professional membership fees covered
Training and development in consultancy skills and technical expertise
Company pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Life insurance cover
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