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Safety Assurance Engineer

Posted: 19/01/26
Recruiter:Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Reference:3061033142
Type:Contract
Disciplines: Systems Engineer
Salary:£500 Daily
Location:Southampton, Hampshire
Description:

IT SAFETY ENGINEER SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED

We are seeking an experienced Safety Assurance Engineer with experience across digital systems to support the delivery of safety-critical systems within a regulated and secure environment. You will play a key role in ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across the full project lifecycle.

This role requires active Security Check (SC) clearance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support safety assurance activities across complex engineering projects
  • Produce and maintain safety documentation, including Safety Plans, Hazard Logs, Safety Cases, and Assurance Reports
  • Conduct hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation activities (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA)
  • Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g. DEF STANs, EN standards, ALARP principles)
  • Work closely with systems, software, and hardware engineers to embed safety into designs
  • Support safety reviews, audits, and stakeholder engagement, including customers and regulators

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Safety Assurance Engineer
  • Strong knowledge of safety engineering principles and lifecycle assurance
  • Experience producing safety cases and associated evidence
  • Familiarity with UK safety and regulatory standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Active SC Clearance

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