Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer to lead safety management efforts within complex systems. This role involves supporting the development of safety requirements, conducting hazard analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will collaborate with a dedicated team of engineers, contributing to major development programs in a dynamic environment. The company fosters a culture of inclusivity and offers various employee benefits, including flexible health plans and career development opportunities. Join us to make a significant impact in the field of engineering safety.

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 with safety case reports and ALARP principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the derivation and management of Product Safety requirements.
• Influence safe design development and maintain the project hazard log.

Skills

Engineering safety management processes

Hazard analysis

Safety arguments

Safety case reports

ALARP principles

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Experience in defense environments

Tools

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

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:

1. Support the derivation and management of Product Safety requirements based on hazard and risk identification.
2. Work in accordance with Project Safety Management Plans.
3. Influence the development of a safe design, including the Project Safety Case, technical safety arguments, and justification reports.
4. Support hazard identification meetings and maintain the project hazard log.
5. Complete peer reviews, checks, verification, and assurance tasks to ensure the Safety Case's robustness.

Your skills and experiences:

1. Understanding of engineering safety management processes, hazard analysis, safety arguments, and safety case reports.
2. Knowledge of safety within systems engineering, including requirements establishment and delivery.
3. Understanding of ALARP principles and their application.
4. Experience with systems engineering tools such as DOORS and Enterprise Architect.
5. Experience working in defense or complex systems environments involving software products.

Additional information:

BAE Systems offers a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible benefits including health and wellbeing 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 Safety Case, ensuring product safety and legality. You will join a team of about 50 engineers, working collaboratively from the early stages of major development programs, with opportunities for career development and relocation support.

Why BAE Systems?

We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Please discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Note: Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, requiring security clearances and residency criteria.

Closing Date:

8th May 2025. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.