Safety Engineer

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…

Inside IR35 Public Sector
Contract type Contract
Posted 29 October 2026

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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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Job Requirements:

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

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