Senior Safety Engineer

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer for a permanent position in Dorset, working with a leader in the Defence and Security sector. The role involves delivering safety engineering support for defence and energy projects, ensuring high-quality documentation and requirements. The engineer will collaborate with various teams, provide mentorship to junior members, and promote continuous improvement in processes. Candidates should possess a relevant HND or degree, experience in safety and systems engineering, and familiarity with industry standards. The position offers flexible working arrangements, an annual bonus, and various benefits including holiday options and discounts.

Job Title: Senior Safety Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dorset
Introduction:
Matchtech has teamed up with a leader in the Defence and Security sector who’s looking for a Senior Safety Engineer to join their team.
As a talented Senior Safety Engineer, you’ll deliver vital safety engineering support across defence and energy projects.
Your Core Focus Areas:
Safety Engineering Excellence
Drive safety across projects and bids-scoping, delivering, and owning high-quality documentation and requirements using the right tools.
Client-Facing & Cross-Functional Support
Champion safety engineering across projects and clients, collaborating closely with design, production, and test teams while delivering precise, tailored technical reports.
Leadership & Mentorship
Lead key safety engineering initiatives while mentoring and guiding junior team members and apprentices.
Continuous Improvement & Flexibility
Push continuous improvement in engineering and business processes, stepping up to tackle any tasks as they arise.
Your Winning Attributes:
Qualified Engineering Pro
HND/Degree qualified engineer-preferably in electrical or electronic engineering. Chartered or Incorporated status (or working towards it) is a definite advantage.
Safety & Systems Engineering Specialist
Proven experience in safety and systems engineering within regulated industries, with skills in safety system design to IEC 61508 or equivalent standards (IEC 61513, IEC 61226).
Systems & Requirements Guru
Well-versed in systems engineering processes and standards (IEC 15288, UML) with strong product lifecycle management knowledge. Proficient in DOORS for effective requirements management.
Your Compensation & Perks:
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements + casual dress code
Annual bonus + option to buy or sell holiday
25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown
Life cover + pension + option to purchase private healthcare, dental, critical illness, and more via salary sacrifice
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Ready to take off?
Click apply now to join the team as a seasoned Safety Engineer. Our expert recruiter is on hand and ready to chat.