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Mechanical Engineer (Engineering Incident Investigator)

HSE Health and Safety Executive

Buxton

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days ago

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Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits in the Science Division of a leading health and safety organization. Join a dynamic engineering team dedicated to enhancing workplace safety through incident investigations and cutting-edge research. This role offers the chance to contribute to significant projects that impact lives directly, providing expert insights and solutions. If you are passionate about safety and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and be part of a team that values your expertise and commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

  • Strong background in engineering with experience in incident investigations.
  • Ability to write technical reports and present findings effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Support incident investigations and collaborate with agencies like the Police.
  • Assist in developing research proposals and technical solutions.

Skills

Incident Investigation
Technical Reporting
Research and Testing Development
Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

This exciting opportunity is based in the Science Division of the HSE at our research laboratory and unique outdoor testing facilities in Buxton, Derbyshire.

HSE’s Science Division is a world leading provider of health and safety solutions to industry and government. The scope of our work requires a diversity of talented individuals.

This vacancy is for an engineer to join our Engineering team in the Major Hazards Capability Group. This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to contribute to innovative work to support HSE incident investigations, and research and testing projects to directly improve the lives of people in their workplaces.

Responsibilities:
  • Support incident investigations, including fatalities, working with other agencies such as the Police and attending incident sites as appropriate. This will involve travel and overnight stays away from home.
  • Support the development of research and testing work by assisting towards the development of work proposals and presentation of technical solutions to both technical and non-technical staff inside and outside HSE.
  • Write or contribute to technical reports in relation to incident, research or testing.
  • Produce expert witness statements and present expert evidence in court.
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