Principal Functional Safety Engineer

Contract
Engineering
Senior
Functional Safety Nuclear
Warrington, Cheshire
Cheshire
£70 - £100 per hour

Functional Safety Engineers - Contract Opportunities

Part-Time & Full-Time Contract Roles Available
Location: Manchester
Inside IR35 - PAYE Engagement
British Nationals Only - Must Be Eligible for SC Clearance

Are you an experienced Functional Safety Engineer looking for a flexible contract role within a safety-critical environment? We're supporting a leading engineering consultancy as they deliver functional safety support to a long-term national infrastructure project in the nuclear sector.

Whether you're available part-time or full-time, this is a rare opportunity to apply your expertise in functional safety on a highly technical and nationally significant programme.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver functional safety assessments across complex engineering systems in line with relevant standards and methodologies.

  • Carry out safety analyses including FMEA, FTA, HAZOP, and LOPA.

  • Contribute to the development and review of safety case documentation.

  • Engage with design and engineering teams to ensure systems meet required safety integrity levels.

  • Provide input into safety plans and verification strategies.

  • Present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements:

  • A degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.

  • Significant experience in functional safety engineering within nuclear, defence, aerospace or other regulated sectors.

  • Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEC 61508, IEC 61511 or similar.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently on safety-related tasks and documentation.

  • Excellent report writing and communication skills.

  • Must be a British national and eligible for SC clearance.

Contract Details:

  • Inside IR35 - PAYE engagement required.

  • Flexible working - part-time and full-time options.

  • Competitive daily rates, depending on experience and level.

This is a great opportunity to work on a high-profile, safety-led project with flexible arrangements to suit your availability.

Interested? Apply today or get in touch to discuss further.

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