Safety Engineering Consultant: Specialist Defence & High-Hazard Engineering
Location: Bristol / Portsmouth /Liverpool / Cardiff – Hybrid (Flexible Working)
Must be able to obtain full UK Security Clearance. (UK Citizens only)
DEFINE SAFETY IN CRITICAL HIGH-HAZARD FACILITIES
This is not a generalist safety role. Electus Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Safety Engineering Consultant to join a rapidly growing, independent consultancy specialising in high-hazard environments across the UK Defence sector.
If you are a professional who thrives on technical complexity and is ready to apply your expertise to projects involving explosive, biological, and chemical equipment , this opportunity offers unmatched influence and technical depth. We are looking for the person who will set the standard , not just follow it.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Pioneering Safety Cases: Lead the full life-cycle development of complex Facility Design and Operational Safety Cases.
- Elite Risk Analysis: Conduct advanced risk identification, including HAZOP/SWIFT, Bowtie, and Layers Of Protection Analysis (LOPA) for critical assets.
- Core Defence Compliance: Directly apply deep knowledge of standards like DSA03-OME, Def-Stan 00-56, and ER2014 .
- Strategic Client Partnership: Act as a primary technical advisor and assurance expert, contributing to business growth and client liaison.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for a smart, professional engineer with an existing background in defence, nuclear or specialist consultancy.
- Proven expertise in safety management within high-hazard technical areas.
- Relevant professional qualifications and membership of an appropriate institution is highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication and organisational skills to manage your hybrid and client-facing workload effectively.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain full UK Security Clearance.
YOUR REWARD & PROFESSIONAL PATH:
This consultancy is built on a foundation of integrity, technical independence, and employee well-being.
- True Flexibility: Highly flexible, hybrid working model based in either the Bristol, Liverpool, Portsmouth offices. (other locations also considered)
- Career Investment: Extensive technical and consultancy training, with all professional institution membership costs covered.
- Full Package: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), Company Pension, Life Insurance, and optional Private Medical Insurance.
- Employee owned trust: You’ll own a piece of the business you’re working for – you share in profits and success
Apply to find out more!
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