Senior Consultant – Safety Critical Software Assurance

Frazer-Nash Consultancy

The Role

Overview

Lead safety-critical software assurance projects and mentor teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety artefacts
  • assurance projects
  • standards sme
  • strategy development
  • client engagement
  • bid management

Tasks

-Produce, verify, and approve software safety artefacts across the V-lifecycle, including verification and validation. -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. -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. -Engage with clients to understand needs, shape solutions, and build trusted relationships. -Direct bid activities, including scoping, costing, and risk management, to secure new work and expand our portfolio. -Support strategic planning, campaign development, and opportunity shaping to grow the group’s impact.

Requirements

  • chartered engineer
  • cyber security
  • software assurance
  • systems engineering
  • consultancy
  • team leadership

What You Bring

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

Benefits

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

The Company

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

Defence

Energy

Transport

Government

Space

Health

Process & Manufacturing

Nuclear

Maritime

Air

Rail

Cyber

Security

Infrastructure

Sustainability and Decarbonisation

Digital Transformation

Asset Management

Robotics and Autonomy

Design Services

Safety

Climate Advisory

Hydrogen

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)

Wind Energy

Electric, Hybrid and Autonomous Vehicles

Security Clearance

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