Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (WOME) Safety & Integration Safety Senior Consultant

Salary range: £65,000 per annum - £80,000 depending on skills and experience. 

Location: Remote / Hybrid 

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Occam Group, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home. 

Closing date is 26th September 2025, please apply before the closing date.  

Job Description

Day to day, you will work with clients providing specialist consultancy services and support business development activities. You will use your engineering knowledge to influence the design, operation and maintenance of complex systems to ensure that technical risks are identified, communicated and managed; and that the safety of those using or relying on the system is not compromised.

You will join our WOME consultants who are currently delivering on the most cutting edge WOME programmes covering directed energy weapons, hypersonics, autonomous ordnance clearance, conventional weapons and the deterrent. 

Duties to include   

• Providing hazard and risk analysis technical leadership to WOME projects and junior staff.
• Conducting Independent Safety Audits for WOME programmes.
• Setting and implementing safety strategies for complex and novel WOME systems.
• Leading WOME integration studies to air platforms, ships, submarines and land systems.
• Setting WOME certification and qualification strategies and programmes.

Essential Requirements 

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) preferably in a related technical discipline.

Desirable Requirements 

• Chartered Status with UK Engineering Council (desirable).
• Consultancy experience (desirable).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced WOME professional. If you're ready to apply your skills and develop in a fast-paced, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you! 

Due to the nature of the work that the Occam Group undertake, you must be a sole UK national in order to apply.  

You will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting. 

Benefits 

We provide our people with excellent benefits package that comprises of: 

• Annual bonus linked to company and individual performance 
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays 
• Loyalty Leave 
• Attractive pension scheme - matched pension contributions, up to 8% from day one 
• Family Friendly Policies 
• Private healthcare 
• Targeted professional development 
• Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection (75% of salary) 
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution 
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme 
• EV lease salary sacrifice scheme 

Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a dynamic and thriving workplace culture. 

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to: join.us@occam-group.co.uk