Safety Engineer

Matchtech; Poole; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Poole is seeking a Safety Engineer to develop and maintain Safety Cases for marine assets. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in regulatory compliance related to safety assurance, along with strong communication and leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary up to £58,226, flexible working options, and extensive benefits including an outstanding pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Outstanding pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and dental cashplan

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in marine design and safety assurance.
• Proven experience in Safety Case development and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.

Responsibilities

• Develop Safety Cases for in-service assets and equipment.
• Act as primary contact with certifying authorities for compliance-related matters.
• Plan and conduct audits and compliance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Self-motivated

Proactive

Education

Chartered Engineer or equivalent qualification

Engineering degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and develop Safety Cases for in-service assets and equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Monitor, interpret, and apply relevant legislation, standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Act as the primary point of contact with certifying and regulatory authorities for compliance-related matters.
• Identify and assess engineering compliance risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Support design, modification, and operational activities by integrating compliance requirements.
• Plan and conduct audits, inspections, and compliance reviews, resolving findings promptly.
• Develop and improve compliance processes, guidance documents, and training materials.
• Investigate and resolve compliance-related technical issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Job Requirements

• Chartered Engineer (Engineering Council) or equivalent qualification, or an engineering degree with progression towards Chartered status.
• Experience in marine design and safety assurance.
• Proven experience in Safety Case development and regulatory or classification society compliance.
• Leadership and staff management experience.
• Project management experience is desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable with a collaborative approach.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging marine environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £58,226 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging marine environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

If you are a Safety Engineer with experience in marine design and a passion for ensuring compliance and safety, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team.