Safety Engineer in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Location: Cheltenham (3 days p/week onsite)
Duration: 6 month contract
Inside IR35

Role details:
Our client is seeking a Safety Engineer to support safety and reliability activities for industrial test equipment used within the defence and aerospace sectors. Based in Cheltenham, the role focuses on analysing and documenting the safety of new and existing test equipment, working closely with design teams and other safety assessors.

• Conduct safety and reliability analysis for new and existing industrial test equipment
• Complete reliability predictions, Fault Tree Analysis and wider safety assessments
• Undertake hazard identification, risk assessments and safety-in-design reviews
• Prepare clear and accurate safety documentation and technical reports
• Translate relevant safety standards into internal design manuals, processes and checklists
• Collaborate with design engineers and other safety professionals throughout the equipment lifecycle
• Support the identification of appropriate safety controls and risk mitigation measures

• Experience in safety engineering, reliability engineering or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of safety and reliability analysis techniques
• Practical experience with reliability prediction, Fault Tree Analysis and safety assessments
• Knowledge of hazard analysis, risk assessment and safety documentation
• Ability to interpret safety standards and develop practical design guidance
• Collaborative approach with strong communication and technical writing skills
• Experience working with industrial equipment or complex engineering systems (desired)
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance and work under UK Eyes Only and ITAR restrictions

If you are an experienced Safety Engineer with expertise in safety and reliability analysis, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to technically important test equipment projects. Apply now to be considered.