Senior Consultant – Safety Critical Software Assurance at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

Mole Valley, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

72000.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Critical Software Assurance, Software Assurance, Engineering Lifecycles, Cyber Safety, Digital Assurance, Standards Compliance, Client Engagement, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Mentoring, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Verification, Validation, Systems Engineering, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Title: Senior Consultant – Safety Critical Software Assurance Salary range: £62,000 - £72,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and benefits. Location: Any Frazer-Nash Consultancy Office. Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home. Closing date for this role is 23 November 2025, but we would encourage early applications At Frazer-Nash Consultancy, we build teams of proficient people who bring technical excellence, strategic insight, and a passion for innovation. We Assure complex digital systems, define digital assurance strategies, and innovate across emerging technologies. We’re seeking a Senior Consultant - Safety-Critical Software Assurance to join our growing Digital Systems Assurance group — someone who thrives in consultancy, leads with confidence, and delivers impactful solutions to high-profile clients across Aerospace, Defence, Government, Transport, and Industry. With our advanced knowledge in safety critical systems, cyber safety and digital assurance, we support organizations across a range of sectors, including Aerospace, Government, Transport, and Industry. We are currently seeking a Senior Safety Critical Software Assurance Engineer to join our Digital Systems Assurance group. ROLE DESCRIPTION As a Senior Consultant, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering and shaping software assurance strategies for safety-critical systems. You’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams, engage directly with clients, and contribute to business growth through thought leadership and opportunity development. You’ll work across exciting domains including Space, Hypersonics, Submarines, and Aviation, providing technical leadership and governance in software assurance. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES As a Senior Safety Critical Software Assurance Engineer, you will: 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. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE 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. DESIREABLE EXPERIENCE Chartered Engineer (CEng/IEng) status or a clear path toward accreditation. Experience applying systems engineering standards and the V-lifecycle. Consultancy skills — including stakeholder engagement, business development, and strategic thinking. Experience of Cyber-Security or Secure by Design activities. Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting. BENEFITS We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises: 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. Frazer-Nash is a leading systems, engineering and technology company. We help organisations deliver innovative engineering and technology solutions to make lives safe, secure, sustainable, and affordable. With over 1000 employees, we work from a network of nine UK and four Australian locations. Our people apply their expertise to develop, enhance and protect our clients' critical assets, systems and processes. We use our skills and talents to ensure a sustainable future for society. Our work helps deliver a safe and secure world, where natural resources are conserved, and clean energy is available to all. And we focus on actions to reduce climate change; supporting rapid and far-reaching transformations in the delivery of energy, security, industry, and transport. At the heart of our business are a set of self-defined core values. These are part of our DNA and we’re committed to upholding them – internally as part of our Frazer-Nash family; in the way we work with our customers; and when we engage with the wider world. We care At Frazer-Nash, we care about each other; always looking to collaborate and see things from the other person’s point of view We offer mutual support, learn from one another, and work as a team to deliver the best results Everyone has a voice, and we all make the time to listen We will work with openness and collaborate effectively – thinking about our clients and our people, and responding to their needs We care about the difference we make to the wider world. We are trusted Effective collaboration is founded upon trust. We earn the trust of our customers and colleagues by delivering on the commitments we have made to them. We deliver success We deliver value and success to our customers and to our business. We continually strive to be the best at what we do. We want to do things that matter We seek out interesting and satisfying work that helps makes a difference in society We use our expertise to provide trusted, impartial professional advice to our clients By making a difference to today, we benefit the world of tomorrow – so we can all go home each day knowing that we’ve done something that really mattered. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of Frazer Nash’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. Frazer-Nash will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant, you will manage and deliver safety-critical software assurance projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. You will also engage with clients to understand their needs and shape solutions while mentoring junior engineers.