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Senior Safety Engineer

Location: New Malden Salary: £45000.00 - £55000.00 per annum
Sector: Defence, Engineering, Safety Type: Permanent
Contact: Ian Cowx Job Published: 2 days ago

Senior Safety Engineer

Multiple Openings | UK Citizenship Only
Location: South West London / Kingston / Wimbledon with Hybrid (2-3 days on site per week)
Clearance Required: UK Security Check (SC) - UK Citizenship (sole) is mandatory
Salary Range: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

This is a rare chance to apply your safety engineering expertise in a critical domain that supports national security, while also benefiting from flexible working options and strong career development opportunities.
We're currently hiring experienced Safety / Senior Safety Engineers to work on some of the most technically advanced defence control systems in the world. These positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety, reliability, and performance of next-generation infrastructure for naval defences, including both surface vessels and submarines.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver high-quality safety engineering solutions across complex defence projects
  • Conduct analysis using industry-standard techniques (FMECA, FTA, FFA, LOPA, HAZOP)
  • Generate and manage safety requirements to ensure system-level targets are achieved
  • Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams on hardware, software, and systems integration
  • Produce clear and robust safety arguments and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
  • Support internal and external safety reviews and audits
  • Travel occasionally to customer and subcontractor sites (UK and overseas)

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in a safety-critical or safety-related engineering environment
  • Strong understanding of relevant standards such as IEC 61508 or Def Stan 00-056
  • Experience conducting system safety assessments, risk assessments and ALARP justifications
  • Familiarity with COTS-based systems, high integrity software, or embedded systems
  • Strong documentation skills and ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent in Engineering, Safety, or related discipline


Note: UK sole citizenship is a non-negotiable requirement for this role.

Why Apply?

  • Flexible & Hybrid Working: Including compressed work weeks with every other Friday off
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Private healthcare, bonuses, pension, and more
  • Make a Real-World Impact: Support mission-critical naval operations
  • Open to Industry Crossovers: We welcome applicants from outside the defence sector


Be part of a high-performing team helping to deliver complex, safety-critical systems for tomorrow's defence platforms. If you're passionate about safety engineering and want to make a tangible difference, we want to hear from you.
Multiple roles available - apply today to learn more.
Senior Safety Engineer - Defence Systems

Multiple Openings | UK Citizenship Only
Location: South West London / Kingston / Wimbledon with Hybrid (2-3 days on site per week)
Clearance Required: UK Security Check (SC) - UK Citizenship (sole) is mandatory
Salary Range: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
This is a rare chance to apply your safety engineering expertise in a critical domain that supports national security, while also benefiting from flexible working options and strong career development opportunities.
We're currently hiring experienced Safety / Senior Safety Engineers to work on some of the most technically advanced defence control systems in the world. These positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety, reliability, and performance of next-generation infrastructure for naval defences, including both surface vessels and submarines.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver high-quality safety engineering across complex defence projects
  • Conduct analysis using industry-standard techniques (FMECA, FTA, FFA, LOPA, HAZOP)
  • Generate and manage safety requirements to ensure system-level targets are achieved
  • Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams on hardware, software, and systems integration
  • Produce clear and robust safety arguments and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
  • Support internal and external safety reviews and audits
  • Travel occasionally to customer and subcontractor sites (UK and overseas)

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in a safety-critical or safety-related engineering environment
  • Strong understanding of relevant standards such as IEC 61508 or Def Stan 00-056
  • Experience conducting system safety assessments, risk assessments and ALARP justifications
  • Familiarity with COTS-based systems, high integrity software, or embedded systems
  • Strong documentation skills and ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
  • Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent in Engineering, Safety, or related discipline


Note: UK sole citizenship is a non-negotiable requirement for this role.

Why Apply?

  • Flexible & Hybrid Working: Including compressed work weeks with every other Friday off
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Private healthcare, bonuses, pension, and more
  • Make a Real-World Impact: Support mission-critical naval operations
  • Open to Industry Crossovers: We welcome applicants from outside the defence sector


Be part of a high-performing team helping to deliver complex, safety-critical systems for tomorrow's defence platforms. If you're passionate about safety engineering and want to make a tangible difference, we want to hear from you.
Multiple roles available - apply today to learn more.

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