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# IT Safety Engineer

- **Company:** Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Digital Technology, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Safety Critical Systems, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815236025-it-safety-engineer

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Safety Assurance Engineer with experience across digital systems to support the delivery of safety-critical systems within a regulated and secure environment. You will play a key role in ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across the full project lifecycle.

This role requires active Security Check (SC) clearance., * Proven experience as a Safety Assurance Engineer

 * Strong knowledge of safety engineering principles and lifecycle assurance
 * Experience producing safety cases and associated evidence
 * Familiarity with UK safety and regulatory standards
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills

## Description

IT SAFETY ENGINEER - SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED

We are seeking an experienced Safety Assurance Engineer with experience across digital systems to support the delivery of safety-critical systems within a regulated and secure environment. You will play a key role in ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across the full project lifecycle.

This role requires active Security Check (SC) clearance.

Key Responsibilities

 * Lead and support safety assurance activities across complex engineering projects
 * Produce and maintain safety documentation, including Safety Plans, Hazard Logs, Safety Cases, and Assurance Reports
 * Conduct hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation activities (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA)
 * Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g. DEF STANs, EN standards, ALARP principles)
 * Work closely with systems, software, and hardware engineers to embed safety into designs
 * Support safety reviews, audits, and stakeholder engagement, including customers and regulators
 * Proven experience as a Safety Assurance Engineer
 * Strong knowledge of safety engineering principles and lifecycle assurance
 * Experience producing safety cases and associated evidence
 * Familiarity with UK safety and regulatory standards
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills


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