Principal Process Safety Engineer

ZipRecruiter; East Cowes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Process Safety Engineer to join their Safety and Environmental Team. This role involves conducting risk assessments, mentoring junior engineers, and developing safety strategies within a collaborative environment. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth, along with a competitive benefits package.

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 environment.
• Proven track record in DSEAR risk assessment.
• Understanding of Hazardous Area Classification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hazard analysis methods

DSEAR risk assessment

Hazardous Area Classification

Business process implementation

Education

Degree in STEM discipline

Job description

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.

Salary: Competitive

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. Peer reviewing work
5. Risk Analysis
6. Developing and producing processes and policy documentation for the site

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience working in an explosion safety engineering environment and applying hazard analysis methods
• Experience in DSEAR risk assessment production, including hazard identification and analysis (preferably from a high hazard industry)
• Thorough understanding of Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)
• Proven track record in implementing business processes to achieve strategic objectives

Desirable:

• Degree qualified in a STEM discipline
• COMAH – Control of Major Accident Hazards (Safety Case support) experience
• Site Asset Protection experience & Fire Safety Engineering experience

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include 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 offering exposure to wider strategic initiatives. You will work with six team members 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 opportunities for professional growth within the function.

Additional Information:

We offer relocation support packages for all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you can make a real difference. Join an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim to make our recruitment processes inclusive. If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) affecting your assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note: Many roles require security and export control clearances. Applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring 5-10 years of continuous UK residency for security vetting purposes.

Closing date: 29th May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early.

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