Principal Safety Consultant

Senior / Principal Safety Consultant
£70,000 - £90,000 + Benefits.
Location: Flexible / Hybrid (UK-based in Bristol, Plymouth, Liverpool, Manchester)

Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance

The Company:

This new opening benefits from being an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) - owned by the employees, for the employees.
Company success is shared directly with those who create it. You.

Unlike large corporations, this employee ownership model means you have a voice in how the business grows, and you benefit from its success - not just some distant shareholders that are not contributing to the day to day work !

This company is an SME that cares about staff and delivers innovative engineering and safety consultancy solutions across the defence and commercial high-hazard sectors, specialising in safety, environmental management, and complex systems.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior or Principal Consultant with a strong background in supporting high-hazard facilities who is ready to take on this role in a leadership position.
This is a unique opportunity to lead the high-hazard facility capability, managing current frameworks while developing new client relationships and service areas. You will work closely with senior leadership to align technical resources, support business growth, and provide line management for a skilled and growing team.

If you enjoy doing hands-on technical work and also working on strategic development, this role offers the perfect blend of technical depth, client engagement, and leadership responsibility.

About You

Experience & Qualifications:

• Proven experience working in UK high-hazard facilities, ideally within the defence sector.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and standards, including DSA03-OME (JSP 482), ER 2014, DSEAR, COSHH, and Def Stan 00-056.
• Proven experience performing detailed hazard and risk analyses (SWIFT, HAZOP, FMECA, FTA, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver multiple concurrent technical projects.
• Track record of successful bid preparation, business development, and maintaining enduring client relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with excellent written and verbal communication.

Desirable skills / experience:

• Understanding of the UK high-hazard commercial environment.
• Experience managing framework agreements and leading technical teams.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional recognition.

What You'll Get

As an employee-owner, you'll share directly in the success of the business and benefit from a culture that values collaboration and autonomy over hierarchy.
We offer:

• A professional, and employee-owned environment where your work and your voice matter.
• Flexible hybrid working options to suit individual and team needs.
• Professional membership fees covered and active support for continued development.
• Extensive training and career progression, including leadership development.
• Annual bonus (performance and profit-based).
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with options to buy/sell holiday.
• Company pension scheme and optional private medical insurance.
• Life insurance, bike-to-work scheme.

Join Us

If you're a motivated professional ready to take ownership of your work - and to literally own your company's success - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a growing, people-first engineering consultancy where your expertise makes a difference, and your contribution is fully valued.

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