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Safety Engineer Defence
- bristol, england, United Kingdom
- Contract
- £90 - £110 Per Hour
Job Description
Location: Bristol, Hybrid
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Extension potential up to 12 months)
Rate / IR35 Status: Negotiable / Outside IR35
Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance
Start Date: 21st August
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Safety Engineer to join a 1-year digital defence project starting this August. Operating at a senior contractor level (SFIA 4/5 equivalent), you will apply UK defence safety management frameworks across complex digital technical work packages.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply MAA regulations and DE&S safety protocols to evaluate hazards, manage risk registers, and develop safety cases.
- Deliver technical safety work packages in digital engineering environments.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary defence teams and key project stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
- Domain Background: Proven engineering background in Air and/or Munitions / Land domains (Navy-focused profiles are not suitable for this role) .
- Regulatory Expertise: Working knowledge of MAA regulatory frameworks and DE&S safety management procedures.
- Seniority Equivalent: SFIA Level 4/5 capability (comparable to Civil Service C2/C1 or Military Flight Lieutenant / Squadron Leader ranks).
- Clearance: Active UK SC Clearance.