Senior Engineer - Site Safety Case (Human Factors)

ZipRecruiter; Ulverston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Safety Case Engineer (Human Factors) to join their team in Barrow-In-Furness. The role involves providing Human Factors expertise, undertaking assessments, and supporting Safety Case delivery within a collaborative environment. Competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Potential for annual incentive

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Human Factors or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable Human Factors experience.
• Experience with writing assessment Human Factors reports.

Responsibilities

• Providing a Human Factors Intelligent Customer role within the Safety Case Team.
• Undertaking Human Factors assessments.
• Assessor of human errors and providing Human Factors advice.

Skills

Human Factors experience

Experience with writing assessment Human Factors reports

High hazard industry experience

Education

Degree in Human Factors or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Safety Case Engineer (Human Factors)

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Providing a Human Factors Intelligent Customer role within the Safety Case Team
2. Undertaking Human Factors assessments
3. Assessing the probability of human errors and providing Human Factors advice
4. Representing the Safety Case Team in discussions with the wider business
5. Providing an interface between the Safety Case and Human Factors Teams
6. Supporting Safety Case delivery
7. Contributing to Stakeholder Review of relevant documentation
8. Interfacing with internal and external stakeholders as required by their scope of work

Your skills and experiences:

• Essential: Degree in Human Factors or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable Human Factors experience
• Experience with writing assessment Human Factors reports and contributing to safety cases
• High hazard industry experience

Desirable: Human error assessment experience; Chartered Engineer or working towards this

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Hazard and Analysis team:

You will work with a team of technical specialists within the site safety case team, currently around 30 members, involved in the Dreadnought and Site Redevelopment Programmes. We are producing safety cases covering Astute and Dreadnought build and commissioning. Relocation support packages are available across all Submarines roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to make our recruitment processes inclusive. If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may restrict your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and higher security vetting levels may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK.

Closing Date: 13th June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

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