Munitions Safety Consultant - Hybrid Contract

Location: UK (M4 corridor preferred – London / Reading / Bristol) – Flexible Hybrid
Security: Active SC required (Sole British) – ESSENTIAL
Start: Ideally within 2-4 weeks
Rate/Salary: DOE (dependent on experience)
Job type: Full time contract (12 months)

iO are partnered with a UK-based professional services consultancy supporting highly regulated defence programmes.
They’re looking for an experienced Munitions / OME Safety specialist to join on a contract basis, providing hands-on expertise into a phase 1 prototype munition programme ahead of first firing activity.

What will you be doing?

• Producing and/or reviewing OME / munitions safety cases (writer + doer required).
• Leading hazard identification and ensuring the safety argument clearly demonstrates risks are understood and controlled (incl. public/civilian safety considerations).
• Advising project stakeholders on regulatory expectations and compliance routes for explosives / munitions activities.
• Working closely with the programme lead and wider delivery team to support an initial / prototype safety case through key milestones.
• Contributing to safety governance and assurance activities in line with defence standards and regulatory frameworks.

Requirements:

• Proven background in munitions / explosives safety (OME) and safety case development.
• Working knowledge of DOSR / DOSAR expectations (or closely aligned defence explosives regulation).
• Experience in a defence delivery context (e.g. DE&S / procurement / project team environment).
• Strong technical writing capability (clear, structured safety argumentation).
• Active SC clearance and Sole British status.

Desirable:

• Experience covering land-launched / ground-to-ground / ground-to-air weapons.
• Familiarity supporting first-of-type / prototype firing activity.
• Ability to operate with limited ambiguity in a time-critical programme environment.
• If this sounds like you, drop your CV over and I’ll share full detail on scope, delivery cadence, and onboarding timelines.

If you are interested in learning more and discussing rates etc, apply here and we can schedule a call.