System Safety Engineer/Safety Assurance Defence; Aerospace, HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA Andover and Bristol (1-2 days per week), Security clearance is a must have, rate £500 per day outside IR35 MUST HAVE - Safety Engineer experience in defence/Aerospace, SECURITY CLEARANCE Essential: Proven experience in safety management within the aerospace, or highly regulated sectors. Strong understanding of safety engineering principles, safety cases, and hazard analysis techniques (eg, HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA). Experience of working with UK safety standards and frameworks. Ability to manage safety across complex, multi-stakeholder programmes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior clients and regulators. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Experience working within Agile delivery environments. Self-starter, comfortable operating in both structured and ambiguous environments. Desirable: Experience within Digital or similar government digital organisations. Knowledge of digital systems safety, including software and cyber-related safety considerations. Understanding of the political, commercial, and technological landscape within UK Central Government. Experience in safety assurance for digital or data-driven systems. Professional certification in safety engineering or related disciplines (eg, Chartered Engineer, safety accreditation).