Hybrid Senior Consultant – Safety Critical Software Assurance

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About the role

  • Senior Consultant delivering software assurance strategies for safety-critical systems. Engaging with clients and managing multi-disciplinary projects within Aerospace, Defence, and Government industries.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and deliver safety-critical software assurance projects across multiple domains, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.
  • Provide SME advice on standards such as IEC 61508, ARP 4754/4761, DO-178, DO-254, DO-326, Def-Stan 00-055/056.
  • Produce, verify, and approve software safety artefacts across the V-lifecycle, including verification and validation.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers, enhancing technical growth and capability within the team.
  • Develop and implement assurance strategies aligned with certification requirements and industry standards.
  • Engage with clients to understand needs, shape solutions, and build trusted relationships.
  • Support strategic planning, campaign development, and opportunity shaping to grow the group’s impact.
  • Direct bid activities, including scoping, costing, and risk management, to secure new work and expand our portfolio.

Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Safety, or a related discipline — or equivalent professional experience.
  • Proven experience in software assurance or development for safety-related systems.
  • Thorough understanding of engineering lifecycles and assurance standards.
  • Ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex projects with high levels of autonomy.
  • Experience translating client requirements into robust, certifiable solutions.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
  • 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
  • A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
  • Happy to talk flexible working.
  • Enhanced parental benefits.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Targeted professional development.
  • Life assurance.
  • Private healthcare membership.
  • Bonus scheme linked into company performance.
  • Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
  • Support in attaining professional membership.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Season rail ticket loan.
  • Further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements.

Job title

Senior Consultant – Safety Critical Software Assurance

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

£62,000 - £72,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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