Lead Safety Engineer - SC cleared

Are you an experienced Safety Engineer with a passion for supporting UK defence programmes? We're working with a trusted client to find SC cleared Lead Safety Engineers for an exciting, high-profile project. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with travel to key DE&S sites, including MOD Abbey Wood and other UK defence establishments, as needed.

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
What's on offer?

• Duration: Typically 3 to 5 months, with potential for extension based on programme needs
• Day Rate: Up to £805 per day (Inside IR35)
• Location: Hybrid, with travel to defence sites across the UK
• Clearance: Currently SC clearance required, within the last 6 months

About the programme

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a major defence initiative, supporting a range of high-profile projects across Maritime, Air, Land, and other critical domains. You will be a vital part of resource augmentation efforts, ensuring that safety standards are upheld for some of the UK's most complex and demanding defence systems.

Your role and responsibilities

• Providing authoritative Safety Leadership and technical advice across projects
• Leading safety activities, hazard identification, risk assessments, and safety case development
• Conducting independent reviews, audits, and assurance activities to ensure compliance with ASEMS, MOD policies, and international standards
• Managing hazard logs, safety requirements, and supporting safety governance throughout the project lifecycle
• Developing safety policies and best practice standards, fostering continuous improvement
• Engaging stakeholder communication—both technical and non-technical—to influence decisions and support safety priorities

What we're looking for

• Extensive experience in System Safety Engineering within defence or regulated environments
• Proven track record delivering Acquisition Safety in defence programmes
• Strong understanding of hazard analysis, safety cases, risk management, and safety management systems
• Experience leading safety assurance activities across multiple systems or projects
• Knowledge of UK defence acquisition processes, ASEMS, and relevant legislation
• Degree in Engineering, Safety Management, or a related field, with professional membership (e.g., IMechE, IET, RAeS)
• Chartered status (CEng or IEng) or progress towards registration is preferred
• Must hold an active SC security clearance

Next steps

If you're ready to bring your expertise into a pivotal defence environment and meet the criteria above, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a dynamic programme delivering safer, smarter defence capabilities for the UK.

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