Graduate Safety Assurance Engineer

Graduate engineering consultancy role focused on safety assurance, risk analysis, technical reporting, project management and business development across complex engineering systems.

Whilst systems may be complex, support solutions need not be. We believe in providing straightforward, high quality, good value consultancy and support.  

We aim to use our knowledge and expertise to develop a safer and more sustainable future because we recognise the importance of having a positive impact on the future of our planet and society.  

Job Description

We are looking for graduates with strong technical backgrounds, curiosity, and a passion for problem solving. You will contribute to client projects, support business development activities and play an active role in the continued growth of our consultancy.

As a growing business, this role offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from an early stage, develop your professional skills and help shape the future of the company. Day to day, you will work with our experienced assurance consultants and clients providing specialist consultancy services and support business development activities.

Duties to include

• Authoring technical reports with the support of our senior staff.

• Analysing safety assurance challenges and proposing solutions.

• Reviewing engineering documentation in support of analysis.

• Facilitating engineering meetings.

• Involvement with business winning activities such as proposal writing.

• Managing projects to ensure they are delivered to time, quality and cost.

• Supporting the achievement of business objectives.

• Exploring prospects for alliances and partnerships to exploit new opportunities.

Salary range: £32,000 pa

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Occam Group, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home. For this opportunity, the successful candidates must be based in the Bristol area. We would consider full time / part time working pattern.

Essential Requirements

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant technical discipline.

• We are keen to hear from graduates within the following disciplines:

• Software Engineering

• Artificial Intelligence

• Autonomous Robotics

• Aerospace Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Interest in safety engineering, assurance and risk management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for motivated degree graduates to take the next step in their career in engineering, gaining greater responsibility and opportunities to help grow a dynamic consultancy. If you're ready to apply your skills and develop in a fast-paced, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Due to the nature of the work that the Occam Group undertake, you must be a UK national in order to apply. You will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting. For more information, please visit - 

The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on 16 September 2026. We encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.

Benefits

We provide our people with excellent benefits package that comprises of:

• Annual bonus linked to company and individual performance

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays

• Loyalty Leave

• Attractive pension scheme - matched pension contributions, up to 8% from day one

• Family Friendly Policies

• Private healthcare

• Targeted professional development

• Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection (75% of salary)

• Paid membership fees to a professional institution

• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

• EV lease salary sacrifice scheme

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, identity, or personal characteristics.