Average Safety Engineer salary in the UK

System Safety Engineer12-Month Contract£70-£73 per hour Bristol / Remote / HybridAre you an experienced Aerospace System Safety Engineer looking for a high-impact role on a major aircraft certification programme? This is a 12-month contract offering the opportunity to take a key position within an established safety engineering team working on complex, high-value military commercial derivative aircraft systems. You'll play a central role in delivering safety engineering activities and developing verification evidence to meet stringent UK regulatory requirements. This position offers the chance to collaborate with a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team distributed across the UK and internationally. What You'll Be Doing Developing and reviewing safety analyses including Functional Hazard Assessments (FHAs), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Common Mode Analysis.Supporting compliance verification arguments across the full product lifecycle.Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams and external stakeholders to manage product safety from concept through to certification. What We're Looking For Required: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline.10+ years' experience in Aerospace Engineering.6+ years' experience in System Safety Engineering.Strong knowledge of ARP 4761 aircraft safety assessment methodologies.Experience with ARP 4754 processes.Proficiency in Fault Tree Analysis using tools such as Reliability Workbench (RWB) and/or CAFTA. Preferred: Formal training or academic qualifications in System Safety Engineering.Experience developing Air-System Loss Models. Why Apply? Competitive £70-£73 per hour contract rate.Opportunity to work on a prestigious, technically advanced aerospace programme.Engage in challenging, meaningful safety engineering work with international collaboration.12-month contract with potential extension depending on project needs. Please Note:Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available. 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.

Nuclear Safety Consultant ?? Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)?? Location: Bristol with hybrid working?? Clearance: UK National - SC clearance required (or eligible) The Opportunity I'm working closely with a specialist engineering consultancy supporting some of the UK's most complex and high-profile maritime and defence programmes. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Nuclear Safety Consultant to strengthen their capability across nuclear-powered vessels and maritime nuclear installations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing nuclear safety experience-or an engineer from a high-hazard environment-who is keen to deepen their expertise in nuclear technology, safety case delivery, and regulatory compliance within the maritime sector. You'll be joining a small, highly capable consultancy where individuals have real autonomy, visibility, and influence. The role offers exposure to a wide range of clients and projects, with the chance to shape both technical delivery and future safety standards across the industry. The Role The Nuclear Safety Consultant will support the development and implementation of nuclear safety strategies, provide expert technical guidance, and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards across the full project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Deliver nuclear safety case activities and safety management support across design, build, and commissioning phasesReview and evaluate design proposals, specifications, and technical documentation with a strong focus on nuclear safety compliancePrepare and author safety case reports, technical documents, manuals, and operational proceduresDevelop clear findings and recommendations and present them to clientsParticipate in client meetings, workshops, and technical presentationsStay up to date with developments in nuclear safety management within the maritime and naval sectorsLead and manage projects, ensuring timely delivery of safety documentation and effective safety strategies Essential Experience & Skills Background as a Nuclear Safety Consultant or technical experience within the nuclear industryEngineers from comparable high-hazard industries will be considered with the right aptitude and motivationUK National, able to meet Security Check (SC) clearance requirementsSelf-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teamsStrong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to clearly communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences Desirable Degree in a relevant engineering disciplineChartered Engineer status or actively working towards itKnowledge of vessel design, construction, or operationUnderstanding of relevant nuclear and maritime regulations and standardsWillingness to travel to client sites as required What's on Offer Competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,00025 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days with long-term serviceGenerous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%Hybrid working modelPrivate healthcareCompany and individual performance-related bonus schemesOngoing support for professional development and chartership 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.

Safety Engineer 3 months Contract (Possibility for an extension) SC Cleared (A must to start) We are looking for an experienced Safety SME to support safety assurance activities across tender evaluations and pre-contract trials for communication and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. The role includes developing tailored Safety Cases, advising on safety governance, and reviewing supplier responses. Key Responsibilities Develop DE&S-aligned Safety Case artefacts, including Hazard Logs, Hazard Analyses, and Safety Case Reports.Apply Defence Standards (e.g., DefStan 00-056) and best practice safety processes.Tailor safety governance to meet programme needs and trial conditions.Assess and communicate system safety risks for communication and EW systems.Define Safety-related supplier questions for Tender 2.Review and moderate Safety-related responses from up to four suppliers.Produce tailored Safety Cases for:Field Trials (requiring approval from DE&S Chief Engineer, DSTL Safety Officer, Army Duty Holders, and SPTA Safety Officer)Lab Trials, with documentation scaled appropriately for pre-contract activity. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Safety Engineer / Safety SME within Defence (DE&S, MOD, or equivalent).Strong understanding of Defence Standards and MOD safety processes.Ability to produce and maintain key safety artefacts (Hazard Logs, Safety Analyses, Safety Cases).Knowledge of system safety risks for communication and EW systems.Experience supporting safety aspects of tenders or supplier evaluations.Excellent communication and documentation skills. Security Clearance An active UK Security Clearance (SC or higher) is essential for this role. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.