Principal Process Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Swaffham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Process Safety Engineer, where your expertise in explosion safety and hazard analysis will be crucial. In this dynamic role, you'll lead DSEAR risk assessments, mentor junior engineers, and develop safety strategies that ensure compliance and safety at the site. This position offers not only a chance to work with a diverse team but also provides opportunities for professional growth and development. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to an inclusive culture, this role is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in the field of safety engineering.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

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 methods.
• DSEAR risk assessment experience in high hazard industries.

Responsibilities

• Completing DSEAR risk assessments and compliance activities.
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers.

Skills

Explosion Safety Engineering

DSEAR Risk Assessment

Hazardous Area Classification

COMAH Safety Case Support

Fire Safety Engineering

Education

Degree in STEM Discipline

Job description

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Principal Process Safety Engineer, Swaffham

Client:

BAE Systems

Location:

Swaffham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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:

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 in explosion safety engineering and hazard analysis methods
2. DSEAR risk assessment experience, including hazard identification and analysis (preferably in high hazard industries)
3. Understanding of Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) and proven track record in implementing business processes to meet strategic goals
4. Degree 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

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, 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 involved in strategic initiatives. You will work with six colleagues from principals to apprentices, liaising with operational managers, department heads, and the Health & Safety teams. The role provides exposure to the Wider Control Damage Hazards team and opportunities for professional growth within the function. We offer relocation support packages for all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups 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 assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth, which may limit your eligibility for certain roles.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application promptly if interested.