Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer

JR United Kingdom; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer to lead safety management efforts in complex systems. In this pivotal role, you will support the development of safety requirements, influence design safety, and collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers. With a focus on engineering safety management and systems engineering tools, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in defense projects. Join a company that values diversity and empowers you to reach your potential while enjoying flexible benefits and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plans

Flexible Benefits

Private Health Plans

Shopping Discounts

Annual Incentive

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering safety management processes and safety case reports.
• Experience with systems engineering tools and defense environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of Product Safety requirements and hazard identification.
• Influence safe design and support hazard identification meetings.

Skills

Engineering Safety Management

Hazard Analysis

Safety Case Reports

ALARP Principles

Systems Engineering Tools (DOORS, Enterprise Architect)

Defense Systems Experience

Tools

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer, East Cowes

Client: BAE Systems

Location: East Cowes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

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 management of Product Safety requirements based on hazard and risk identification.
• Work in accordance with Project Safety Management Plans.
• Influence the development of a safe design, including the Project Safety Case and safety justification reports.
• Support hazard identification meetings and maintain the project hazard log.
• Perform peer reviews, verification, and assurance tasks to ensure the robustness of the Safety Case and documentation.

Your skills and experiences:

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

BAE Systems offers a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle perks, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

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 legal compliance. You will join a team of about 50 engineers, collaborating from the early stages of major development programs, influencing project progress, and advancing your career within BAE Systems. Relocation support packages are available for all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place to make a real difference. We value diversity, integrity, and merit, empowering you to reach your potential. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, residency, and security vetting requirements. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting.

Closing Date:

8th May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Apply early to be considered.