Principal Process Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Brough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Process Safety Engineer, where you will play a vital role in ensuring safety and compliance within high-hazard environments. This position offers the chance to mentor junior engineers and develop safety strategies that protect both people and assets. You will collaborate with a diverse team and contribute to strategic initiatives while enjoying flexible working arrangements. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of safety engineering.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in explosion safety engineering and hazard analysis.
• Proven track record in implementing business processes.

Responsibilities

• Completing DSEAR risk assessments and compliance activities.
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Reviewing and producing explosion safety strategies.

Skills

Explosion Safety Engineering

DSEAR Risk Assessment

Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)

Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH)

Fire Safety Engineering

Education

Degree in STEM Discipline

Job description

Job Title: Principal Process Safety Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Completing DSEAR risk assessments and compliance activities
2. Mentoring and developing junior engineers
3. Reviewing and producing explosion safety strategies
4. Developing and producing processes and policy documentation for the site

Your skills and experiences:

1. Experience of working in an explosion safety engineering environment and applying various methods of hazard analysis
2. DSEAR risk assessment production including hazard identification and analysis (preferably from a high hazard industry)
3. A thorough understanding of Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) and Proven track record in implementing business processes to achieve strategic objectives
4. Degree qualified in a STEM discipline
5. COMAH – Control of Major Accident Hazards (Safety Case support) experience
6. Site Asset Protection experience & Fire Safety Engineering experience

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Safety and Environmental Team:

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team tasked with offering exposure to wider strategic initiatives. You will work with six team members ranging from principals to apprentices, liaising with operational managers, department heads, and the Health & Safety teams. This role provides exposure to the Wider Control Damage Hazards team and offers opportunities for professional growth within the function. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented sections of the community, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We aim to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may limit your eligibility for certain roles.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. To ensure consideration, please submit your application promptly.