Senior Engineer (Marine Safety & Environmental)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their marine safety team in Bristol. This exciting role offers the chance to provide vital safety and environmental engineering support for surface ship and submarine projects. You will contribute to developing safety cases, manage quality and budget targets, and collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals. With the flexibility of hybrid working, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about engineering and safety, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified preferred; HND/HNC in engineering with extensive relevant experience will be considered.
• Membership of relevant institutions (e.g., IMechE, RINA, IET) with Chartered or Incorporated status is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional safety and environmental engineering support to surface ship and submarine projects.
• Assist in developing non-nuclear safety and environmental assessments or cases.

Skills

Safety and Environmental Engineering

Technical Report Writing

Hazard Identification Techniques

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND/HNC in Engineering

Tools

Goal Structured Notation

SWIFT

Fault Tree Analysis

Job description

Senior Engineer (Marine Safety & Environmental), Bristol

Client: First Military Recruitment

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ac346397021b

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic business seeking a Senior Engineer within a marine safety environment on a permanent basis. The role is primarily based in Bristol with an option for WFH.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional safety and environmental engineering support to surface ship, submarine, and commercial projects.
• Contribute safety and environmental case input to non-conformances and design changes for specified systems.
• Assist in developing non-nuclear safety and environmental assessments or cases.
• Plan and control work to meet Quality, Time, and Budget targets.
• Offer expertise and support in your engineering specialization to the safety team.
• Produce safety and environmental cases.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree qualified preferred; HND/HNC in engineering with extensive relevant experience will be considered.
• Possession of Defence Maritime Regulator’s (DMR) Ship Safety & Environmental Management Training (SEMT) or Ship Safety Management Office (SSMO) Certification is preferred (training can be arranged if needed).
• Membership of relevant institutions (e.g., IMechE, RINA, IET, SARS) with Chartered or Incorporated status, or working towards it.
• Knowledge of MOD Health Safety and Environmental Protection (HS&EP) policies and regulations, including ASEMS (POSMS & POEMS) and DSA policies.
• Familiarity with Defence Standards and JSPs such as 00-056 and JSP 418.
• Ability to author technical reports and chair technical meetings.
• Experience constructing safety arguments using Goal Structured Notation, Claims/Argument/Evidence techniques.
• Experience facilitating hazard identification and assessment exercises (e.g., SWIFT, HazOpS, Fault Tree Analysis, Event Tree Analysis, FME(C)A).
• Knowledge of Naval Engineering in RN ships/submarines is advantageous.
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Environmental legislation knowledge is a plus.
• Strong presentation, written, analytical, and IT skills.

Additional Details:

Position: Senior Engineer (Marine Safety & Environmental)

Location: Bristol with hybrid working

Salary: £46,500 – £57,000

Working Hours: Monday to Friday