Principal Safety Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Safety Engineer to lead assurance activities and ensure vehicle safety. In this pivotal role, you will conduct risk assessments, develop safety documentation, and collaborate with design teams to embed safety principles into operations. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact on safety practices while enjoying a generous holiday allowance and access to health services. If you are passionate about safety engineering and ready to take on a leadership role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to health services

Employee share scheme

Payment of professional fees

Special paid leave for Reservists

Development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven safety engineering experience is essential.
• Familiarity with safety management systems and risk analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Conducting risk assessments to identify hazards.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and documentation.

Skills

Safety Engineering

Risk Analysis

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Safety Engineering

NEBOSH Certification

IOSH Certification

Job description

Job Description

As a Principal Safety Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in leading assurance activities to ensure vehicle safety.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Conducting risk assessments to identify hazards in processes, systems, or equipment.
2. Ensuring designs, systems, and operations comply with safety regulations.
3. Developing and updating safety documentation such as risk registers and safety cases.
4. Collaborating with design and engineering teams to incorporate safety principles.
5. Leading investigations into safety incidents.
6. Participating in project and safety review meetings.

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, based in Bristol, Walsall, or Plymouth.

Experience required:

• Proven safety engineering experience.
• Familiarity with safety management systems and risk analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in developing safety cases.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Safety, Systems Engineering, or related fields.
• Relevant certifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH are advantageous.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. Some roles are subject to security and Trade Control restrictions, which may affect eligibility based on nationality or citizenship. More information is available at UK Security Vetting.

What we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Access to health services including a Digital GP, annual health checks, and nutritional consultations.
• Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal.
• Payment of professional fees.
• Special paid leave for Reservists in the armed forces.
• Holiday Trading scheme to buy or sell leave.
• 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering leave.
• Development opportunities and wellbeing support.

Interested? Apply here: WorkMyWay | Job Detail