Principal Safety & Environmental Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, or Portsmouth
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
Work Style: Hybrid and flexible working options available
UK Citizens only, no duel nationalities can be considered.
🔧 What You'll Be Doing
Develop and maintain the Project Safety Management System within a Systems Engineering framework
Lead hazard and risk assessments using modern techniques like STAMP & STPA
Produce and manage Safety Management Plans and Justification Plans
Influence the construction and delivery of Safety Cases throughout the project lifecycle
Conduct peer reviews and assurance tasks to ensure robustness of safety documentation
Mentor and oversee junior engineers in the Product Safety team
Apply knowledge of Quality, HS&E, and wider Safety Case documentation
🎓 Your Skills & Experience
Essential:
Degree in STEM or equivalent qualification
Understanding of environmental challenges affecting product safety
Experience with safety analysis techniques: FMEA, HAZOP, FTA
Proven ability to compile and deliver Safety Case Reports and supporting documentation
Familiarity with Project Safety Management Systems
Strong analytical skills to interpret technical data and build safety arguments
Desirable:
Chartered or working towards Chartership
Knowledge of submarine lifecycle phases: design, manufacturing, testing
Experience with modern safety techniques: STAMP, STPA, FRAM
Understanding of Systems Engineering Standards in safety contexts
Experience leading technical meetings and working groups
🎁 Benefits
Competitive pension scheme
Employee share plans
Flexible, discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits
Access to green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts
Potential eligibility for annual incentives
Relocation support available for qualifying candidates
🌍 Join a Team That Makes a Difference
Be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where your expertise in safety and environmental engineering will help shape complex, high-impact projects. You'll guide others, solve cross-disciplinary challenges, and contribute to a culture that values integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Security Clearance:
Applicants must meet baseline security standards. Higher levels of vetting may require 5-10 years of continuous UK residency.
Closing Date: 27th October 2025
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