Principal Process Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Process Safety Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves conducting DSEAR risk assessments, mentoring junior engineers, and developing safety strategies. The position offers a flexible working environment and opportunities for professional growth. You will collaborate with a diverse team and contribute to strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. If you are passionate about safety engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working Options

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work Scheme

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in explosion safety engineering and hazard analysis.
• Degree qualification in a STEM discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct DSEAR risk assessments and compliance activities.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers in safety practices.

Skills

Explosion Safety Engineering

DSEAR Risk Assessments

Hazard Analysis Methods

Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)

COMAH Safety Case Support

Site Asset Protection

Fire Safety Engineering

Education

Degree in a 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 working in an explosion safety engineering environment and applying hazard analysis methods
2. Producing DSEAR risk assessments, including hazard identification and analysis (preferably from a high hazard industry)
3. Thorough understanding of Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) with a proven track record in implementing business processes to meet strategic goals
4. Degree qualification in a STEM discipline
5. Experience with COMAH – Control of Major Accident Hazards (Safety Case support)
6. Site Asset Protection and Fire Safety Engineering experience

Benefits:

We offer a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan, flexible working options, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work scheme, employee discounts, and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

The Safety and Environmental Team:

This role offers exposure to strategic initiatives, working with a team of six from various experience levels, liaising with operational managers, department heads, and safety teams. It provides opportunities for professional growth within the function. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups such as women, minorities, disabled individuals, and LGBTQ+ persons. If you have a disability or health condition, discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Note that security and export control restrictions may apply based on nationality and background. We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to be considered.