Safety Lead

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Bristol
Salary
50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
12 Jan 2021
Closes
09 Feb 2021
Sectors
Engineering, Defence
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Safety Lead
The Role
This role is to lead all LDEW system and trial safety solution definition and analysis activities, and manage the generation of the overarching safety case documentation, engage with the relevant stakeholder and accreditation bodies, and address any issues that arise. This role will also be responsible for managing the system security analysis with support of the InfoSec and Cyber team, and delivering implementation of appropriate security measures based on a risk balanced approach.

Location: Bristol
Salary: GBP50K - GBP60k
*37 hour week.
*Up to 21% bonus (paid for past 12 years)
*Flexible working (core hours 9.30-4pm Mon-Thurs 9.30-12.30 Friday)
*Pension up to 14%
*25 days holiday + Bank Holiday (option to buy additional 5 days)
*Life assurance
*Share Scheme
*Child Care Vouchers
*Shopping vouchers
*Technology purchase scheme
*Gold award Investors in people Sunday Times top 25

What are we looking for?
Systems engineers with the following attributes:
*Knowledge of relevant safety and security standards (such as DefStan 00-56) and safety assessment methodologies
*Understanding of the ALARP principle and its application to safety assessment
*Good analytical and methodical thinking to ensure completeness and consistency in safety and security analysis work
*Experience in the use of Rhapsody, DOORs, and the IBM Rational Toolset, including configuration management structures and approaches.
*Excellent stakeholder management
*Excellent presentation and communications skills, particularly for presenting complex technical arguments or analysis simply and succinctly. Communicating key points to broad groups of stakeholders.
*Ideally have an understanding of Laser hazards and the potential risk and accidents associated with operation of any laser system, but specifically High Power LDEW.
*A technical and practical way of thinking, possibly with a physics background, coupled with system design experience and an ability to see how things fit together
*Creativity, imagination & problem solving skills
*Adaptability & willingness to deal with fluidity in fast paced environments
*Attention to detail
*Record of successful technical work delivered individually and/or as part of a team
*Ability to work with minimal supervision and often from a blank sheet of paper
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills, backed by working knowledge of Office software
*Ability to step back from day to day aspects, view the bigger picture context and navigate a successful course through complex and changing requirements

As a Safety Lead you will earn a competitive salary (Between GBP50K - GBP60k depending on experience), and a comprehensive benefits package with exceptional career progression opportunities.
****Unfortunately we can only accept applications from British Nationals due to Security Clearance requirements - Were you born in the UK? Have you no other nationality other than British? If so you could be eligible to obtain SC Clearance and of course if you currently hold SC Clearance it could be a quicker transfer process.****

Covid19 Update: Haven't furloughed any staff, no redundancies and continue to hire for an extremely busy order book. Interviews all being conducted via telephone and virtually. Staff currently happily working from home.
Send your CV or call today for more information on this Safety Lead opportunity.
** You will need to hold or be eligible to obtain security clearance**
** Only applications from people eligible to work in the UK will be considered. Unfortunately for this role we cannot offer sponsorship