Senior Product Safety Engineer
CV-LibraryCoventry, West MidlandspermanentPosted: 14 April 2026
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Location: Coventry (Hybrid working 3 days per week on site)
Salary: Up to circa £52,000 + benefits
The Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation delivering complex, safety-critical engineering programmes within a highly regulated environment.
This position will see you supporting the development and ongoing management of product safety frameworks and safety cases, ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across their full lifecycle.
You'll work closely with engineering and project stakeholders, contributing to the safe delivery of advanced technologies used in demanding operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of safety management plans across the project lifecycle
Perform hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety analysis activities
Maintain and manage hazard logs, ensuring accurate tracking and mitigation of risks
Support the development of safety cases, including structured technical arguments and supporting evidence
Produce and review technical safety documentation and reports
Carry out peer reviews, verification, and assurance activities to ensure robustness of safety deliverables
Work across multiple phases of engineering including design, build, integration, and testing
About You
Experience in Product Safety / Safety Engineering within a regulated industry
Understanding of safety management systems and safety case development
Experience with:
Hazard analysis and risk management
Safety documentation and reporting
Engineering lifecycle processes
Degree qualified in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience
Background in sectors such as defence, aerospace, nuclear, or other high-integrity industries is advantageous
The Team & Environment
You'll be part of a specialist safety engineering team supporting large-scale, technically complex programmes. The team works collaboratively with systems and design engineers to ensure safety is embedded throughout development and delivery.
This role offers strong exposure to end-to-end engineering programmes, providing excellent scope for professional development.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Opportunities for career progression within a growing programme
Exposure to complex, high-value engineering projects
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.
Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website
Location: Coventry (Hybrid working 3 days per week on site)
Salary: Up to circa £52,000 + benefits
The Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation delivering complex, safety-critical engineering programmes within a highly regulated environment.
This position will see you supporting the development and ongoing management of product safety frameworks and safety cases, ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across their full lifecycle.
You'll work closely with engineering and project stakeholders, contributing to the safe delivery of advanced technologies used in demanding operational environments.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of safety management plans across the project lifecycle
Perform hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety analysis activities
Maintain and manage hazard logs, ensuring accurate tracking and mitigation of risks
Support the development of safety cases, including structured technical arguments and supporting evidence
Produce and review technical safety documentation and reports
Carry out peer reviews, verification, and assurance activities to ensure robustness of safety deliverables
Work across multiple phases of engineering including design, build, integration, and testing
About You
Experience in Product Safety / Safety Engineering within a regulated industry
Understanding of safety management systems and safety case development
Experience with:
Hazard analysis and risk management
Safety documentation and reporting
Engineering lifecycle processes
Degree qualified in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience
Background in sectors such as defence, aerospace, nuclear, or other high-integrity industries is advantageous
The Team & Environment
You'll be part of a specialist safety engineering team supporting large-scale, technically complex programmes. The team works collaboratively with systems and design engineers to ensure safety is embedded throughout development and delivery.
This role offers strong exposure to end-to-end engineering programmes, providing excellent scope for professional development.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Opportunities for career progression within a growing programme
Exposure to complex, high-value engineering projects
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.
Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website