Safety Consultant (Defence)

Safety Consultant (Defence)

Summary:

Are you passionate about safety in high-stakes environments? We’re hiring for multiple roles across Defence, Maritime, Land, Explosives Safety, and High-Hazard domains. Join our growing consultancy and play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge solutions to diverse clients in critical industries..

• Location: Bristol or Portsmouth (with home working flexibility)
• Number of Vacancies: Multiple across the defence sector.
• Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 per annum, depending the vacancy and experience
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Clearance: Must hold a valid SC Security Clearance (or higher)

Who is Bulb Resourcing?

At Bulb Resourcing, we specialise in connecting top talent with exceptional opportunities across the Technology, Defence, and National Security sectors. Based in Bristol, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored recruitment solutions that build brighter futures.

To learn more, visit bulbresourcing.com.

About Our Client:

Our client is a respected consultancy delivering critical safety solutions to the Defence sector. Their work spans explosives, maritime safety, land systems, and high-hazard facilities, ensuring safety compliance and risk mitigation in some of the most demanding environments. They foster a collaborative and supportive culture, investing in their team’s professional growth.

About The Role:

As a Safety Consultant, you’ll contribute to key safety management programmes and activities, including:

• Developing Safety and Environmental Cases.
• Conducting hazard and risk assessments (e.g., HAZOP, SWIFT, Bowtie, LOPA).
• Supporting compliance with safety regulations such as Def Stan 00-56 and DSA standards.
• Engaging in business development activities to expand client accounts.
• Providing expert consultancy to defence and high-hazard clients.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong background in safety management within Defence, Maritime, Land, Explosives Safety, or high-hazard sectors.
• Experience with safety assessment techniques (e.g., HAZOP, SWIFT, FMECA).
• Familiarity with UK Defence safety standards and regulations (e.g., DSA02-DMR, DSA03-OME, JSP 815).
• Proven track record in technical report writing and client engagement.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional qualification (preferred).

The Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for a proactive, detail oriented professional who thrives in collaborative environments. Excellent communication skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. Experience in business development or leading complex projects will set you apart.

Why Join Us?

In addition to a competitive salary, this role offers:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Extensive training and professional development support.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and impactful projects.
• Company pension scheme and optional private medical insurance.

Ready to build a brighter future? Apply today!