Technical Director - Safety Engineering
SNC-LavalinBristol, England, United Kingdom • United Kingdom
Posted February 12, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
SNC Lavalin is now AtkinsRéalis. Please follow AtkinsRéalis on LinkedIn. We are a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. Follow our AtkinsRéalis page for new info: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atkinsrealis
Job Description
Empowering projects in a complex world. The Technical Director - Safety Engineering will provide strategic technical leadership, act as a senior engineering authority, and shape the delivery of safety services across land, air, maritime and WOME domains. The role requires deep experience in safety engineering within defence, an OEM environment, or other highly regulated safety-critical domains.
Requirements
- Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Safety, or a related discipline.
- Ideally chartered status with a relevant professional institution (e.g., IMechE, IET, SaRS).
- Significant senior experience within defence, an OEM, or other highly regulated, safety-critical environments.
- Deep expertise in system safety, safety cases, hazard analysis, ALARP demonstration, regulation, and assurance.
- Demonstrable ability to provide technical direction, influence senior engineering stakeholders, and guide teams on complex programmes.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with credibility at senior client levels.
- A commitment to developing others technically and contributing to a collaborative, inclusive environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Hybrid working culture
- Training and professional development opportunities
