Safety Engineer (operating as Floating Dock Safety Manager)

Overview

We’re supporting a major UK defence programme and are looking for an experienced Safety Engineer to join the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) on the flagship Euston Programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure that directly supports the UK’s submarine fleet

As Floating Dock Safety Manager, you’ll ensure the safe design, delivery, and operation of a major floating dock capability—working at the heart of a complex engineering programme.

You’ll be responsible for:

✅ Developing and maintaining Safety Management Systems

✅ Producing Safety & Environmental Management Plans

✅ Delivering robust Safety Case assessments & evidence

✅ Engaging with key stakeholders across the programme

✅ Ensuring compliance with MOD safety frameworks

Specific job skills

Location & Details

• Abbey Wood, Bristol (Hybrid working)
• Travel to Clyde ~twice per month

Essential skills and experience

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or equivalent demonstrated capability.
• Proven experience in:
• Implementing system safety policy
• Using system safety management tools and processes
• Awareness of:
• MOD Acquisition Safety and Environmental Management Systems

Desired skills and experience

• Maritime platform experience
• MOD system safety training
• Safety & Environmental Management Training (SEMT)
• Nuclear Induction Course (NIC)

Membership of a relevant professional safety body

Eligibility Checks

Candidates must be SC cleared UK nationals.

Please note: We cannot accept any applications from candidates currently working on the Aurora framework unless the contract is due to finish within the next month.

Please note: For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We do not offer visa sponsorship.