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Principal Land Safety Consultant

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom | Epsom, Surrey, United Kingdom | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom | London, London, United Kingdom | Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom | Birmingham, United Kingdom | Glasgow, United Kingdom

Overview

Engineer safer futures with AtkinsRéalis.

If you're driven by making complex systems safer and influencing decisions that directly protect lives, this is a career move that lets you do exactly that.

At AtkinsRéalis, we're trusted across Defence to solve some of the most challenging safety problems in the land domain. From next‑generation armoured vehicles to digital safety transformation, you'll shape safety outcomes on national & global programmes that matter — whilst also contributing to the growth and future direction of our Land Safety capability.

Here, you'll join a collaborative community of safety specialists, engineers, technologists and consultants who value innovation as much as rigour. We encourage new ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and reward people who bring curiosity and leadership to their work. And with our flexible and remote‑working policies, you can build a career without compromising the things that matter outside of work.

Your role

As a Principal Land Safety Consultant, you will be the technical lead for safety management across significant Defence programmes and bespoke consultancy engagements whilst also contributing to growth in the practice. You'll:

  • Be the recognised Subject Matter Expert for Land Safety within project teams.
  • Lead and assure the delivery of safety management systems, safety cases and regulatory compliance activities.
  • Provide authoritative advice on DSA and Defence Standards (e.g., Def Stan 00‑056).
  • Translate complex, often ambiguous safety challenges into clear, actionable strategies for clients.
  • Drive innovation — including digital tools, new methodologies and data-led approaches.
  • Mentor and develop safety engineers, shaping the next generation of specialists.
  • Identify and shape future opportunities with new and existing clients.
  • Lead and contribute to bid activity, proposals and work-winning initiatives.
Security, aerospace & defence Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-151245

Salary range

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Sudhan Prabhu

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About you

We're looking for a senior practitioner who can bring confidence, clarity and leadership to safety activities. You'll have:

  • A proven track record delivering safety management and safety cases at enterprise, platform or system level.
  • Solid working knowledge of Defence safety regulations and DSA/DS standards.
  • Ability to interrogate and interpret safety data to identify risk, gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills — able to motivate teams and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Strong client relationships that contribute to new business opportunities, specifically experience in win-work, developing proposals and providing technical assurance.
  • An understanding of Defence, MOD, major primes, or wider safety‑critical industries.

Experience of the following would also be highly advantageous:

  • Broader domain knowledge (e.g., Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives).
  • Experience navigating certification regimes (civil or Defence).
  • Interest or experience in digital approaches to safety engineering.
  • An engineering degree or related qualification.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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