Safety Consultant - Defence
Frontier Resourcing Ltd · Bristol, England ·
Safety Consultant – Defence & National Security Location: UK wide / Hybrid Security Clearance: SC eligible minimum We are seeking Safety Consultants at multiple levels to support high-profile Defence and National Security programmes.
This is an opportunity to provide expert system safety advice across complex, safety-critical environments working with MOD, DE&S, prime contractors, and Defence partners. The role You will deliver through-life safety support across the project lifecycle, including: Hazard identification and analysis (HAZID, FHA, FTA) Risk assessment and ALARP justification Hazard management and safety assurance Safety case development and review Technical documentation and assurance evidence Participation in safety reviews, working groups, and assurance boards Depending on experience, you may also mentor junior consultants and contribute to bids and customer engagements.
What we're looking for Essential Engineering qualification (Level 4 or above) Experience in system safety engineering within Defence, aerospace, nuclear, transport, or another high-integrity industry Strong understanding of hazard analysis, risk management, safety cases, and safety assurance Knowledge of UK safety legislation, standards, and regulatory frameworks Excellent stakeholder communication skills Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC minimum) Desirable MOD / DE&S programme experience Consultancy background Front Line Command (Air, Land, or Maritime) experience Knowledge of software safety, reliability, human factors, environmental safety, or cyber safety Working towards IEng registration Why apply?
Work on nationally significant Defence programmes Influence safety decisions on complex military capability projects Flexible hybrid working Strong professional development and mentoring culture Opportunity to grow within a specialist Defence consultancy environment If you have a background in System Safety, Safety Engineering, or Safety Assurance and want to work on impactful Defence programmes, we would be pleased to hear from you.