System Safety Engineer

Senior System Safety Engineer Location: Hybrid (Minimum 1 day per week onsite in either Bristol or Yeovil) Contract Duration: 12 Months Working Pattern: Standard Days (No shift work) Start Date: ASAP Clearance Requirement: BPSS required for day one (Must be eligible to undergo SC clearance if required) Pay Rate: £60-£70 per hour (Inside IR35 / Umbrella) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior System Safety Engineer for a high-profile, 12-month contract supporting critical aerospace/defence engineering programmes. This role offers excellent long-term stability and a modern hybrid working model, requiring just one day per week at either our Bristol or Yeovil facility. As a pivotal member of the engineering assurance team, you will drive safety compliance, develop robust safety arguments, and ensure that complex systems satisfy rigorous regulatory and military standards. Key Responsibilities Safety Case Development: Lead the creation, maintenance, and maturation of complex System Safety Cases and safety arguments. Risk Management: Perform comprehensive Safety Risk Management tasks, including Hazard Identification (HAZID), Hazard Analysis, and risk mitigation tracking. Compliance & Standards: Ensure all engineering activities strictly align with military safety standards and customer requirements. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, project managers, and external stakeholders to champion a proactive safety culture. Key Requirements (Top 3 Skills) To be successful in this role, you must possess demonstrable experience in the following: Def Stan 00-056 Knowledge: A deep and thorough understanding of Defence Standard 00-056 (Safety Management Requirements for Defence Systems). Safety Case Development: Proven track record of successfully authoring and managing Safety Cases within high-integrity engineering environments. Safety Risk Management: Hands-on experience performing safety risk assessments, populating hazard logs, and executing hazard analysis tasks. Security & Eligibility Candidates must hold or be able to rapidly achieve BPSS clearance prior to starting the contract. While active SC clearance is not a day-one mandate, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo the vetting process if required during the assignment. How to Apply If you are a seasoned Defence Safety Contractor looking for a secure, 12-month assignment with great hybrid flexibility in the Southwest, we want to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV for immediate consideration! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website