Samuel Ratcliffe Fsars
System Safety Engineering Director @Infinity Systems Engineering LTD.
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WORK HISTORY
System Safety Engineering Director @Infinity Systems Engineering LTD.
Bristol, GB
Safety Department Management- Expanded department from 4 to 15+ engineers in three years, achieving 96% employee satisfaction and 93% retention- Implemented structured appraisal and recognition framework, directing the full performance management cycle, from appraisals and recognition to improvement planning and, where necessary, disciplinary actions. Sustaining a high‑performing team culture helping organisation to be recognised with Great Place to Work status and best workplace for development- Mentored and developed team members, doubling professional registrations within 3 years and adding specialist qualifications (including FS Eng).Project Management- Directed safety bids, securing contracts that significantly increased company footprint and market share in defence and civil aerospace- Delivered complex safety programmes consistently under budget and ahead of schedule with high customer satisfaction- Balanced incoming sales with recruitment strategy, ensuring 100% resourcing coverage- Ensured customer engagement, rolling out a tool-based dashboard approach to progress and technical updates to customers across all projects.Company Safety Authority- Company safety authority and safety approval signatory for all safety documents, safety cases, management plans and assessments- Created and managed staff competency framework in line with HSE and IET competency definitions to ensure projects are resourced with appropriate, competent personnel- Directed safety cases and assessments for missile systems, land and air vehicle systems, EW assets, and space platforms.
EDUCATION
The University of Manchester
MEng Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
South Chadderton School
10 GCSEs, Maths, English, Science
University of York
MSc Safety critical systems engineering, Computer Science
Oldham Sixth Form College
A levels, Maths, Physics & Electronics
SKILLS
ABOUT SAMUEL RATCLIFFE FSARS
Chartered Engineer and Fellow of SaRS with 14+ years in systems safety across defence, aerospace, and civil aviation.Growing consultancy safety team from 4 to 15 engineers, achieving 96% employee satisfaction and 93% retention. Doubling professional registrations and helping the organisation achieve Great Place To Work status three-years-running with a best in category for employee development.Winning new work and delivering multimillion‑pound programmes ahead of schedule, under budget, to customer satisfaction and quality. Passionate about building great teams, advancing industry standards, and mentoring the next generation of safety engineering professionals.
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