System Safety Senior Engineer

Salary range: £35,000 per annum - £45,000 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.  

Occam Group 

Whilst systems may be complex, support solutions need not be. We believe in providing straightforward, high quality, good value engineering consultancy and support. 

We aim to use our knowledge and expertise to develop a safer and more sustainable future because we recognise the importance of having a positive impact on the future of our planet and society. 

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 team of consultants who are currently delivering on the most cutting-edge programmes including: specialist counter-measures, explosive ordnance disposal, nuclear facilities, scientific research systems and autonomous platforms. 

Duties to include 

• Authoring safety management plans and safety cases.
• Undertaking detailed hazard and risk analyses.
• Deriving, and demonstrating compliance with, safety requirements.
•  Assessing legislative compliance.
• Management of projects to ensure customer satisfaction and obtain repeat business.

Essential Requirements 

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

Desirable Requirements 

• UK Defence Sector experience (desirable).
• Consultancy experience (desirable).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-years system safety professional to accelerate their development and career. 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 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