Principal Process Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cowes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Process Safety Engineer to lead initiatives in explosion safety and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while developing critical safety strategies and documentation. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to making a real difference in safety engineering. With flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture, this position promises not only professional growth but also the chance to contribute to strategic safety initiatives in a respected organization.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Potential eligibility for an annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in explosion safety engineering and hazard analysis methods.
• Degree qualified in a STEM discipline.

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

Hazard Identification

Hazardous Area Classification

COMAH Safety Case Support

Fire Safety Engineering

Education

Degree in STEM discipline

Job description

Principal Process Safety Engineer, Cowes

Client: BAE Systems

Location: Cowes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

Job Views: 2

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

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 options for this role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Completing DSEAR risk assessments and compliance activities
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers
• Reviewing and producing explosion safety strategies
• Developing and producing processes and policy documentation for the site

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience working in explosion safety engineering environments and hazard analysis methods
• Experience in DSEAR risk assessment production, hazard identification, and analysis (preferably in high hazard industries)
• Understanding of Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) and a proven track record in implementing business processes to meet strategic objectives
• Degree qualified in a STEM discipline
• Experience with COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) safety case support
• Site Asset Protection and Fire Safety Engineering experience

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

The Safety and Environmental Team

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team involved in 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 offers exposure to the Wider Control Damage Hazards team and opportunities for professional growth within the function. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance in assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early submissions.