Technical Director - Safety Engineering

SNC Lavalin

Bristol, United Kingdom
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Technical leadership in safety engineering
Defence sector experience
Safety cases and hazard analysis
** SNC Lavalin is seeking a Technical Director - Safety Engineering to provide strategic technical leadership in safety engineering across defense and safety-critical environments. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in safety engineering, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. The position offers competitive rewards, professional development opportunities, and the flexibility of a hybrid working model. **

Job Summary

  • Provide strategic technical leadership and act as a senior engineering authority to shape the delivery of safety services across land, air, maritime and WOME domains.
  • Guide engineering approaches, assure technical quality, and influence client decision-making to ensure safety is embedded robustly and proportionately throughout system lifecycles.
  • Drive innovation across the business by integrating modern safety methods, model-based tools, and digital approaches to meet emerging regulatory and operational challenges.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** SNC Lavalin is seeking a Technical Director - Safety Engineering to provide strategic technical leadership in safety engineering across defense and safety-critical environments. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in safety engineering, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. The position offers competitive rewards, professional development opportunities, and the flexibility of a hybrid working model. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Technical leadership in safety engineering
  • Defence sector experience
  • Safety cases and hazard analysis
  • Client relationship building
  • Digital and innovative safety methods

Nice-to-have

  • OEM environment experience
  • Collaborative and inclusive environment

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering, Safety, or related discipline
  • Chartered status with relevant professional institution
  • Significant senior experience in safety-critical environments
  • Demonstrable ability to provide technical direction
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Work Rights

Security clearance required

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