Principal Software Safety Consultant

Principal Software Safety Consultant - Defence & Critical Systems
Location: Hybrid (Bristol office + Remote Working)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: £70,000 - £90,000 + Benefits (see end of page)
Clearance Required: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (UK Passport holder)

We are actively recruiting for an experienced Software Safety Consultant that is keen to take on a leadership role in high-impact, safety-critical projects.

Maybe you are a Senior or Principal Software Safety Consultant now and looking for a role where you are the group's leader, this would be a great match if so.

We're looking for a dynamic and technically proficient Principal Software Safety Consultant to drive innovation, lead team growth, and deliver expert consultancy across defence, aerospace, and critical systems sectors.
This is a mix of Technical Software Safety Engineering and also team management and business growth.

Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity within a rapidly growing, expert-led independent Safety Engineering focused consultancy.
This is not the kind of place where you will feel like a small fish in a big pond, you will have responsibility and autonomy in this role.

Key Responsibilities:
Software Safety Leadership:

• Act as the technical authority on software safety across all programmes and client engagements
• Lead the development of software safety strategies, policies, and methodologies
• Provide technical oversight for project delivery, ensuring safety assurance meets defence and industry standards

Capability & Team Development:

• Define and implement training plans, recruitment strategies, and subcontractor engagement
• Mentor and line manage team members, building a high-performance culture in software safety

Business Development:

• Support bid and proposal development, providing technical insight and review
• Collaborate with the business development team to identify new opportunities and client needs.
• Cultivate long-term client relationships and establish the business as a leader in software safety that can be relied upon to deliver.

Project Oversight:

• Lead delivery of software safety assessments, audits, and technical documentation
• Oversee risk identification, mitigation, and control throughout project lifecycles
• Ensure all deliverables meet regulatory, client, and internal quality standards

Qualifications & Experience:

• A relevant degree and/or professional qualifications in Software Engineering or Systems Safety
• Chartered status or working towards membership with a recognised professional institution
• Proven track record in delivering software safety engineering consultancy, ideally in the UK.
• Experience in client engagement, and cross-functional project management is desirable

Flexible Working & Benefits:

• Hybrid working (Bristol office + remote flexibility)
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Optional private medical insurance (post-probation)
• Life insurance
• Bike to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Professional institution membership fees covered

Should I Apply?
This role is ideal for a senior software safety engineer, technical lead, or consultant seeking a move into a more strategic, leadership-driven position. If you're passionate about defence safety standards, developing people, and contributing to national safety-critical programmes - this is a role you should apply for !

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