Safety Engineer – Trials and Design Change

Our client, a defence prime, is seeking a Safety Engineer to support the demonstration phase of a major land vehicle programme. You will manage and coordinate safety-related demonstration activity and produce trials safety documentation. The role also supports design modification and the maintenance of safety compliance.

What you will do

• Manage and coordinate safety-related demonstration activity.
• Produce trials safety documentation on behalf of the Senior Safety Responsible.
• Collaborate with the safety function to align demonstration activity with safety policies and risk management strategies.
• Support design modification activities, reviewing safety implications and providing engineering input to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
• Liaise with engineering and project teams to resolve safety issues arising from demonstration activity and design change in a timely way.
• Maintain accurate records, including concessions, safety assessments and approvals.
• Support the creation and application of safety procedures and best practice for trials and design change activity.
• Contribute to safety audits, reviews and reporting as required, adhering to relevant regulations, standards and organisational policies.

What you will bring

• Professionally registered as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) as a minimum.
• Proven experience providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful safety systems.
• Current SC security clearance.

Nice to have

• A formal safety qualification and/or training.
• Experience within an engineering production environment.
• Experience managing engineering safety activity within a major defence programme.