Job title:
Safety Engineer Salary:
up-to £80,000 DOE Location:
Bristol / Hybrid (office, client sites & WFH) A specialist consultancy in high-hazard industries is hiring a
Safety Engineer
to support continued growth across safety-critical programmes in
Civil Nuclear, Defence Facilities and Energy Storage . The role You'll lead and deliver a range of projects, from early scoping through to detailed design and commissioning, ensuring safety-critical requirements are met to the right standard, safely and efficiently. This role suits someone comfortable operating at lead consultant level, managing technical delivery and client interfaces. Role responsibilities: Lead projects end-to-end (concept ? commissioning), managing delivery, timelines and budgets Specify, design and assess control, instrumentation and safety systems in safety-critical environments Apply safety assessment and hazard analysis techniques including HAZOP, LOPA, SIL determination, FMEA, FTA Produce / review / verify / approve technical documentation (reports, specifications, design documentation) Own client-facing delivery: define requirements, agree scope, manage risks, provide progress reporting Support innovation work - taking new systems/tech from concept through to acceptance The ideal candidate: Strong practical knowledge of process control systems and EC&I deliverables (P&IDs, SLDs, BCDs, schematics) Experience delivering safety-critical work to industry standards (EC 61508 / IEC 61511 / ISO 13849 / DO-178 / DO-254 etc) Experience working to ISO 9001 quality standards Strong written communication + confident client engagement and report writing SC cleared or clearable Nuclear industry experience desirable Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be
UK nationals
and able to meet
UK National Security Vetting
requirements. If you are open to learning more about this role, apply here with your CV and we could pencil in a 5/10 minute call.
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Locations
Safety Engineer - Bristol / Hybrid in Newport, Wales employer: IO Associates
Join a leading engineering organisation that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact high-performance solutions in safety-critical environments. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and shape technical direction while working in an Agile/SAFe environment. Located in the UK, this role provides a unique chance to be part of cutting-edge projects in defence, aerospace, and industrial technology, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
