Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Principal Product Safety & Environmental Engineer to develop and maintain safety management systems. You'll lead hazard assessments and produce safety documentation, requiring a STEM degree and experience in safety analysis. The company values diversity and aims to create an inclusive workplace, offering a competitive pension and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Awareness of environmental challenges related to product exposure.
• Experience in safety documentation including Safety Case Reports.
• Ability to lead safety hazard identification and management activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Project Safety Management System.
• Produce and manage Project Safety Management Plans.
• Lead hazard and risk assessment activities.

Skills

Traditional safety analysis techniques (FMEA, HAZOP, FTA)

Project Safety Management System

Technical data interpretation

Modern safety analysis techniques (STAMP, STPA, FRAM)

Education

STEM Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Principal Product Safety & Environmental Engineer sought to develop, implement and maintain the Project Safety Management System within a Systems Engineering framework.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain the Project Safety Management System within a Systems Engineering framework
• Produce and manage Project Safety Management Plans & Justification Plans
• Lead Whole Boat Product Safety hazard and risk identification, management and assessment activities, including modern analysis techniques such as STAMP & STPA
• Influence the construction and delivery of the Project Safety Case including Safety Case reports throughout the projects lifecycle
• Complete peer reviews, checking, verification and assurance tasks to demonstrate the adequacy and robustness of the Safety Case and supporting documentation
• Oversee and peer review junior roles in the Product Safety team

Requirements:

• Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) Degree or equivalent qualification
• Awareness of the challenges posed by the environment that the product will be exposed to
• Experience in delivery of traditional safety analysis techniques such FMEA, HAZOP, FTA etc.
• Experience in compilation and delivery Safety Case Reports and other supporting safety documentation e.g. plans, process, requirements etc.
• Experience of development and working within a Projects Safety Management System
• Ability to interpret technical data and produce clear, logical and robust safety arguments

Desirable:

• Professional Chartership or working towards
• Demonstrable knowledge of design, manufacturing, assembly, commissioning and testing submarines lifecycle phases.
• Experience of modern safety analysis techniques such as STAMP, STPA, FRAM etc.
• Experience and knowledge of System Engineering International Standards and application in safety engineering context
• Previous experience of leading appropriate meetings and Working Groups

We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. Salary is negotiable, depending on experience.

BAE Systems is an inclusive employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.