Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role involves supporting the development of Product Safety Management Systems and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will work collaboratively with a team of engineers on major projects, influencing design safety and contributing to the overall success of the organization. The company values diversity and offers a range of flexible benefits, including health and wellbeing perks. If you are passionate about engineering safety and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plans

Flexible Benefits

Private Health Plans

Shopping Discounts

Potential Annual Incentives

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering safety management processes and hazard analysis.
• Experience in defence or complex systems environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the derivation and management of Product Safety requirements.
• Complete peer reviews and assurance tasks for Safety Case documentation.

Skills

Engineering Safety Management

Hazard Analysis

Logical Safety Arguments

Safety Case Report

ALARP Principles

Systems Engineering Tools

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Defence Systems Environment

Tools

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer, Bristol

Client: BAE Systems

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Portsmouth, BroadOak, Frimley, Weymouth, Plymouth or Bristol

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the derivation and manage Product Safety requirements derived from Product Safety hazard and risk identification
• Work in accordance with Project Safety Management Plans
• Influence the development of a safe design, the Project Safety Case including logical technical safety arguments and Safety Case justification reports
• Support hazard identification meetings and the maintenance of the project hazard log
• Complete peer reviews, checking, verification and assurance tasks to demonstrate the adequacy and robustness of the Safety Case and supporting documentation

Your skills and experiences:

• Understanding of engineering safety management processes, such as hazard analysis, logical safety arguments and safety case report
• Reasonable understanding of safety within systems engineering – including establishment of good engineering requirements and how they will be delivered through engineering processes
• Understanding of ALARP principles and application of processes
• Systems engineering tools and techniques – e.g., DOORS, Enterprise Architect
• Experience working in a defence or other complex systems environment involving software products

BAE Systems offers a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle perks, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The SSNA Combat System Team:

As a Principal Engineer, you will support the Engineering Delivery Manager in developing and maintaining the Project Product Safety Management System and Product Safety Case to ensure products are safe and legal to operate. You will join a team of about 50 engineers working collaboratively on major development programs, with opportunities to influence project progress and develop your career. Relocation support is available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

Join a diverse, inclusive culture that values integrity and merit. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, requiring candidates to meet security vetting standards, including the Baseline Personnel Security Standard and possibly higher levels depending on the role.

Closing Date: 8th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is advised.