Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer

JR United Kingdom; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer to join their dynamic team in King's Lynn. In this role, you will be instrumental in managing Product Safety requirements, influencing safe designs, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex systems within the defence sector, collaborating with a skilled team of engineers. The company promotes a culture of diversity and integrity, providing a supportive environment for career development. If you are passionate about safety engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plans

Flexible Benefits

Private Health Plans

Relocation Support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering safety management and hazard analysis.
• Experience in developing safety arguments and safety case reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of Product Safety requirements based on hazard identification.
• Conduct peer reviews and assurance tasks to ensure Safety Case robustness.

Skills

Engineering Safety Management Processes

Hazard Analysis

Safety Arguments

Safety Case Reports

ALARP Principles

Systems Engineering Tools

Experience in Defence

Tools

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer, King's Lynn

Client: BAE Systems

Location: King's Lynn, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer

Locations: 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 according to Project Safety Management Plans
• Influence the development of safe designs and the Project Safety Case, including safety arguments and justification reports
• Support hazard identification meetings and maintain the project hazard log
• Conduct peer reviews, checks, verification, and assurance tasks to ensure Safety Case robustness

Your skills and experiences:

• Understanding of engineering safety management processes, hazard analysis, safety arguments, and safety case reports
• Knowledge of safety within systems engineering, including engineering requirements and delivery processes
• Understanding of ALARP principles and their application
• Experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, Enterprise Architect)
• Experience working in defence or complex systems involving software products

BAE Systems offers a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle perks, private health plans, and incentives. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates.

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 early project stages, influencing project progress, and advancing your career within BAE Systems.

Why BAE Systems?

Join a culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit, empowering you to reach your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, and provide inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

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

Closing Date: 8th May 2025

Apply early as we may close the vacancy before this date if sufficient applications are received.