Safety Assurance Engineer

Iovendo; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the UK is seeking an experienced Safety Assurance Engineer to support safety‑critical systems delivery. You will be responsible for leading safety assurance activities, producing safety documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants should have proven experience in safety assurance, strong knowledge of safety engineering principles, and active SC clearance. This is an opportunity to work on complex engineering projects in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Safety Assurance Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of safety engineering principles and lifecycle assurance.
• Experience producing safety cases and associated evidence.
• Familiarity with UK safety and regulatory standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support safety assurance activities across complex engineering projects.
• Produce and maintain safety documentation, including Safety Plans and Hazard Logs.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessment activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Work closely with engineers to embed safety into designs.
• Support safety reviews and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Safety engineering principles

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Safety case production

Knowledge of regulatory standards

Job description

It Safety Engineer SC Clearance Required

We are seeking an experienced Safety Assurance Engineer with experience across digital systems to support the delivery of safety‑critical systems within a regulated and secure environment. You will play a key role in ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across the full project lifecycle.

This role requires active Security Check (SC) clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support safety assurance activities across complex engineering projects
• Produce and maintain safety documentation, including Safety Plans, Hazard Logs, Safety Cases, and Assurance Reports
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation activities (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA)
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g. DEF STANs, EN standards, ALARP principles)
• Work closely with systems, software, and hardware engineers to embed safety into designs
• Support safety reviews, audits, and stakeholder engagement, including customers and regulators

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Safety Assurance Engineer
• Strong knowledge of safety engineering principles and lifecycle assurance
• Experience producing safety cases and associated evidence
• Familiarity with UK safety and regulatory standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Active SC Clearance