Safety Consultant

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.

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
  • Bike to Work scheme

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