Safety and Environmental Engineer - 0.8 FTE - SC Cleared

Are you an experienced SC Cleared Safety and Environmental Engineer looking for an impactful role within defence systems? We are partnering with a reputable client to find a Contract Safety and Environmental Engineer for a critical project based in Henlow, Bedfordshire, with a flexible hybrid working model. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in a highly technical and rewarding environment, supporting UK Defence capabilities.
What You Will Do

You will lead and coordinate safety and environmental engineering activities aimed at delivering mitigation for offshore wind farm impacts on UK Air Defence Radar. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining the safety argument and evidence, ensuring hazards are identified, risks comprehensively analysed, and that safety is demonstrably acceptable and managed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing the Environmental Management System and environmental case, identifying impacts, risks, and operational controls to meet regulatory standards.
• Challenging supplier safety and environmental submissions, testing compliance, and facilitating timely closure of actions.
• Providing specialist advice on safety, environmental, and statutory requirements during manufacturing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal phases.
• Supporting governance activities including audits, assurance reviews, and project approvals to enable seamless transition to service.

What You Will Bring

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven safety engineering experience on complex, safety-critical systems within defence, aerospace, or infrastructure sectors, familiar with hazard identification, hazard-log management, and safety case development.
• Environmental engineering or management expertise, especially with environmental aspects, impacts, and compliance obligations.
• A track record applying structured safety and environmental management systems, producing auditable evidence across various project phases.
• Strong skills in reviewing technical supplier evidence, identifying gaps, and communicating findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing safety/environmental arguments and briefing senior audiences.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience within MOD, DE&S, or defence acquisition standards, including ASEMS, GEAR/CADMID, or HSRM/REACH compliance.
• Knowledge of radar, electronics, communications, or operational infrastructure systems.
• Professional registration such as Chartered Engineer or Chartered Environmentalist.
• Experience in independent safety assurance, environmental impact assessments, or transition into operational service.

Details

• Position: Contract, up to 0.8 FTE (4 days/week)
• Location: Based in Henlow with the option of remote/hybrid working (1 day onsite per week)
• Start Date: ASAP, until 31 March 2027
• Security Clearance: SC required
• Day Rate: Up to £600 (ex VAT)
• Work Hours: 7.5 hours per day

This is a fantastic chance to contribute to a vital defence project, working alongside knowledgeable teams and ensuring safety and environmental assurance in a complex operational environment. If your background aligns with this opportunity, we look forward to hearing from you and supporting your next career move within defence engineering.