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Principal Safety Engineer
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Frimley, Surrey
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Principal Engineer - Safety
Location: Frimley, Weymouth, Bristol, Portsmouth, or Plymouth
Salary: Circa £60,000 (depending on experience)
Flexible & Hybrid Working Available
The Opportunity
Are you ready to take the lead in ensuring the safety and reliability of some of the UK's most advanced engineering projects? We're looking for a Principal Safety Engineer to join a world-class defence and technology organisation - one that designs and supports some of the most complex and high-profile engineering systems in the world.
This is your chance to play a key role in safeguarding systems that protect people and deliver mission-critical performance.
🔧 What You'll Be Doing
Providing expert safety advice to project and engineering managers, ensuring that safety is embedded at every stage of design and delivery
Reviewing and gathering Design Safety Justification (DSJ) evidence from third parties
Developing robust safety arguments and documentation in line with recognised regulations and standards
Leading and mentoring a team of safety practitioners to deliver excellence in safety engineering
What You'll Bring
Essential:
Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM discipline - Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Science
Strong understanding of safety standards such as Def Stan 00-055/00-056, IEC 61508, or equivalents
Proven experience in safety engineering within defence, maritime, or other highly regulated industries
Desirable:
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What's In It For You
Competitive salary and pension scheme
Enhanced annual leave allowance
Company share incentive plan
Flexible and hybrid working options
Relocation support (subject to eligibility)
Cycle2Work scheme, employee discounts, and more
Access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes
About the Team
You'll join a multidisciplinary team of talented engineers and specialists working on cutting-edge safety and environmental systems. The work you do will directly influence the design, integration, and support of advanced technologies across major engineering programmes.
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the projects, all applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance (typically requiring 5-10 years of continuous UK residency).
Ready to make a real impact in a career that matters?
Apply today to take your next step as a Principal Safety Engineer.
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