Senior Safety Engineer

Multiple Openings UK Citizenship Only
Location: South West London / Kingston / Wimbledon with Hybrid (2-3 days on site per week)
Clearance Required: UK Security Check (SC) - UK Citizenship (sole) is mandatory
Salary Range: 45,000 - 55,000 + Benefits

This is a rare chance to apply your safety engineering expertise in a critical domain that supports national security, while also benefiting from flexible working options and strong career development opportunities.
We're currently hiring experienced Safety / Senior Safety Engineers to work on some of the most technically advanced defence control systems in the world. These positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety, reliability, and performance of next-generation infrastructure for naval defences, including both surface vessels and submarines.

What You'll Do

• Deliver high-quality safety engineering solutions across complex defence projects
• Conduct analysis using industry-standard techniques (FMECA, FTA, FFA, LOPA, HAZOP)
• Generate and manage safety requirements to ensure system-level targets are achieved
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams on hardware, software, and systems integration
• Produce clear and robust safety arguments and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Support internal and external safety reviews and audits
• Travel occasionally to customer and subcontractor sites (UK and overseas)

• Experience in a safety-critical or safety-related engineering environment
• Strong understanding of relevant standards such as IEC 61508 or Def Stan 00-056
• Experience conducting system safety assessments, risk assessments and ALARP justifications
• Familiarity with COTS-based systems, high integrity software, or embedded systems
• Strong documentation skills and ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
• Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent in Engineering, Safety, or related discipline

• Flexible & Hybrid Working: Including compressed work weeks with every other Friday off
• Comprehensive Benefits: Private healthcare, bonuses, pension, and more
• Make a Real-World Impact: Support mission-critical naval operations
• Open to Industry Crossovers: We welcome applicants from outside the defence sector

• Deliver high-quality safety engineering across complex defence projects
• Conduct analysis using industry-standard techniques (FMECA, FTA, FFA, LOPA, HAZOP)
• Generate and manage safety requirements to ensure system-level targets are achieved
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams on hardware, software, and systems integration
• Produce clear and robust safety arguments and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Support internal and external safety reviews and audits
• Travel occasionally to customer and subcontractor sites (UK and overseas)

• Experience in a safety-critical or safety-related engineering environment
• Strong understanding of relevant standards such as IEC 61508 or Def Stan 00-056
• Experience conducting system safety assessments, risk assessments and ALARP justifications
• Familiarity with COTS-based systems, high integrity software, or embedded systems
• Strong documentation skills and ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
• Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent in Engineering, Safety, or related discipline

• Flexible & Hybrid Working: Including compressed work weeks with every other Friday off
• Comprehensive Benefits: Private healthcare, bonuses, pension, and more
• Make a Real-World Impact: Support mission-critical naval operations
• Open to Industry Crossovers: We welcome applicants from outside the defence sector