High Hazard Facilities Safety Consultant

Safety Engineering Consultant: Specialist Defence & High-Hazard Engineering

Location: Bristol / Portsmouth /Liverpool / Cardiff - Hybrid (Flexible Working)

Must be able to obtain full UK Security Clearance. (UK Citizens only)

DEFINE SAFETY IN CRITICAL HIGH-HAZARD FACILITIES

This is not a generalist safety role. Electus Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Safety Engineering Consultant to join a rapidly growing, independent consultancy specialising in high-hazard environments across the UK Defence sector.

If you are a professional who thrives on technical complexity and is ready to apply your expertise to projects involving explosive, biological, and chemical equipment , this opportunity offers unmatched influence and technical depth. We are looking for the person who will set the standard , not just follow it.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Pioneering Safety Cases: Lead the full life-cycle development of complex Facility Design and Operational Safety Cases.
• Elite Risk Analysis: Conduct advanced risk identification, including HAZOP/SWIFT, Bowtie, and Layers Of Protection Analysis (LOPA) for critical assets.
• Core Defence Compliance: Directly apply deep knowledge of standards like DSA03-OME, Def-Stan 00-56, and ER2014 .
• Strategic Client Partnership: Act as a primary technical advisor and assurance expert, contributing to business growth and client liaison.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a smart, professional engineer with an existing background in defence, nuclear or specialist consultancy.

• Proven expertise in safety management within high-hazard technical areas.
• Relevant professional qualifications and membership of an appropriate institution is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills to manage your hybrid and client-facing workload effectively.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain full UK Security Clearance.

YOUR REWARD & PROFESSIONAL PATH:

This consultancy is built on a foundation of integrity, technical independence, and employee well-being.

• True Flexibility: Highly flexible, hybrid working model based in either the Bristol, Liverpool, Portsmouth offices. (other locations also considered)
• Career Investment: Extensive technical and consultancy training, with all professional institution membership costs covered.
• Full Package: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), Company Pension, Life Insurance, and optional Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee owned trust: You'll own a piece of the business you're working for - you share in profits and success

Apply to find out more!