System Safety Engineer/Safety Assurance Defence; Aerospace, HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA

System Safety Engineer/Safety Assurance Defence; Aerospace, HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA

Andover and Bristol (1-2 days per week), Security clearance is a must have, rate £500 per day outside IR35

MUST HAVE - Safety Engineer experience in defence/Aerospace, SECURITY CLEARANCE

Essential:

• Proven experience in safety management within the aerospace, or highly regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of safety engineering principles, safety cases, and hazard analysis techniques (eg, HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA).
• Experience of working with UK safety standards and frameworks.
• Ability to manage safety across complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior clients and regulators.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Self-starter, comfortable operating in both structured and ambiguous environments.

Desirable:

• Experience within Digital or similar government digital organisations.
• Knowledge of digital systems safety, including software and cyber-related safety considerations.
• Understanding of the political, commercial, and technological landscape within UK Central Government.
• Experience in safety assurance for digital or data-driven systems.
• Professional certification in safety engineering or related disciplines (eg, Chartered Engineer, safety accreditation).