Safety Engineering Consultant

BMT; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Glasgow is looking for a Safety Engineering Consultant to deliver independent safety advice and manage safety projects. Candidates should have a UK Defence background in engineering or system safety and the ability to navigate UK MOD safety regulations. Excellent communication skills are essential, as well as a proactive approach to professional development. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and benefits including private medical coverage and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private Medical (family coverage)

Enhanced Pension

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Fund

Employee Assistance Programme

26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Holiday Trading

Retail Vouchers

Professional Subscriptions

Qualifications

• Experience with UK Defence including MOD safety regulation.
• Management of hazard logs and safety assessments.
• Self-motivated with capability for professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety projects within schedule and budget.
• Advise on UK safety legislation compliance.
• Communicate and present effectively to clients.

Skills

Safety and risk management techniques

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Experience in engineering or system safety

Professional qualifications (IEng or CEng)

Tools

Hazard log management

Safety assessment reports

Implementation of UK MOD safety regulations

Job description

Safety Engineering Consultant – All levels

About BMT

We exist to navigate the most important and impactful engineering challenges of our time. We create environments where people with outstanding technical knowledge deliver meaningful, practical solutions. We are driven by a commitment to a safer, more efficient, effective and sustainable future. To find out more about BMTplease go to

Through our projects and operations, we seek to create positive economic, social, and environmental outcomes, inspiring and helping our customers, suppliers, and partners to have a more positive impact in the world. We are committed to demonstrating sustainability practices across our operations, and conduct business in a manner that is responsible, and accountable.

We know that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to achieving our purpose as a business. Our goal is to build more diverse teams and to create an environment where employees are engaged, thriving, and feel a sense of belonging.

Why work for us?

At BMT, our employee benefits are designed to ensure you have the resources you need to thrive.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits in areas including health, family, finance, and personal development. An example of some of the benefits we offer.

• Private Medical (family coverage)
• Enhanced Pension
• Flexible Working
• Wellbeing Fund – a yearly fund for you to spend on a hobby or interest.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Trading
• Retail Vouchers
• Professional Subscriptions

“We’ve been Flexified, so you can trust that we’re a truly flexible workplace” This enables us to be more adaptable in how we work and supports us towards delivering our 2035 Net Zero target

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What’s the role?

As part of our exciting growth plans, we are looking for Safety Engineering Consultants, at all levels, to join our Asset Performance Services business line. As part of the team you will deliver world class solutions to our varied client base.

As a Safety Engineering Consultant you will be passionate about safety and providing independent and assured safety advice. You will support the delivery of safety projects to schedule, quality and budget, whilst meeting client and corporate expectations. Your knowledge and experience of safety and risk management techniques, processes and concepts will allow you to support our clients to understand and comply with UK safety legislation and all aspects of safety, particularly UK MOD Safety policy.

As a consultant you will have a contracted location in one of our offices (Bath, Fareham, Plymouth, Glasgow or Weymouth) and you will be required to work on client sites, as required.

What are we looking for?

• We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic team members, ideally with a UK Defence background in engineering or system safety; alternatively, experience of professional systems safety or risk management gained within the infrastructure or energy sectors
• You will be an experienced safety practitioner, who is familiar with the application of UK MOD safety regulation, policy and standards such as : Defence Safety Authority (DSA) Regulations (DSA02-DMR, DSA02 : DLSR), Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Publications (MRP), Joint Service Publication (JSP) 375, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Acquisition Safety and Environmental Management System (ASEMS) Project Orientated Safety Management System (POSMS), Def Stan 00-056 and / or Def Stan 00-055.
• You will have practical experience in the development and management of hazard logs; supporting and facilitating HAZID and hazard review meetings; and authoring safety assessment / safety case reports, including providing justification of the ALARP status of the product. You will be knowledgeable in statutory safety legislation and how to attain, and manage, legislation compliance.
• As much of our work is directly customer focused, your excellent communication skills and ability to present professionally both verbally and in writing are essential for this role. We also welcome your analytical thinking skills and your ability to work well in a team.
• You will be self-motivated with a proactive approach to professional accreditation, such as IEng or CEng. We value professional qualifications and professional registration with appropriate bodies and we can provide support, training, and tailored experience in order for you to achieve these, if not already held

You must be able to satisfy UK Ministry of Defence security requirements and be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Missing skills? Let us be the judge! BMT is passionate about people; we recognise that technology moves quickly and that no one can learn everything, which is why we seek those who can adapt and demonstrate the aptitude to learn. With enthusiasm and the right attitude, we can help you discover your potential.

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Does this sound like you? If so, please submit your application as soon as possible. We look forward to learning more about you.