Senior Consultant – Safety Critical Software Assurance

Overview

Lead safety‑critical software assurance projects and advise clients on certification standards.

Key Responsibilities

• safety assurance
• software verification
• standards advisory
• client engagement
• project delivery
• bid management

Tasks

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

Requirements

• chartered engineer
• cyber security
• systems engineering
• software assurance
• team leadership
• stakeholder engagement

What You Bring

-Proven experience in software assurance or development for safety-related systems. -Thorough understanding of engineering lifecycles and assurance standards. -Experience translating client requirements into robust, certifiable solutions. -Ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex projects with high levels of autonomy. -Chartered Engineer (CEng/IEng) status or a clear path toward accreditation. -Consultancy skills — including stakeholder engagement, business development, and strategic thinking. -Experience applying systems engineering standards and the V-lifecycle. -Experience of Cyber-Security or Secure by Design activities. -Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Safety, or a related discipline — or equivalent professional experience.

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Benefits

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

About Frazer-Nash Consultancy

-The company supports clients across multiple sectors with cutting-edge, technology-driven solutions. -Known for tackling complex projects, Frazer-Nash’s expertise spans from energy to infrastructure. -With decades of experience, they have led high-profile projects, often delivering critical solutions in challenging environments. -Their consultants are at the forefront of innovation, focusing on both technical excellence and impactful outcomes. -Their approach is hands-on, ensuring clients receive tailored, actionable insights that drive efficiency and sustainability. -Specialists in nuclear energy, transport systems, and utilities, they help shape industries of the future. -Frazer-Nash Consultancy is a trusted partner to organizations seeking engineering expertise and pioneering solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-candidates must undergo pre‑employment screening and meet uk national security vetting clearance criteria.