Join Our Team as a Principal Process Safety Engineer!
Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements! Speak to your recruiter about the options available for this role.
Salary: Starting at £47,241, depending on experience.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Principal Process Safety Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and compliance within our operations. Your responsibilities will include:
* Conducting DSEAR risk assessments and compliance activities.
* Mentoring and developing junior engineers to foster their growth.
* Reviewing and producing explosion safety strategies.
* Peer reviewing work to ensure high standards.
* Performing risk analysis to identify potential hazards.
* Developing and producing processes and policy documentation for the site.
Your Skills and Experience:
Essential:
* Experience in an explosion safety engineering environment with a solid grasp of hazard analysis methods.
* Proven ability in DSEAR risk assessment production, including hazard identification and analysis (preferably from a high hazard industry).
* A thorough understanding of Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) and a track record of implementing business processes to achieve strategic objectives.
Desirable:
* Degree qualified in a STEM discipline.
* Experience with COMAH – Control of Major Accident Hazards (Safety Case support).
* Background in Site Asset Protection and Fire Safety Engineering.
Why Join Us?
At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a job; we provide a pathway to a fulfilling career. Here’s what you can expect:
* A competitive pension scheme.
* Employee share plans and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits.
* Access to a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts.
* Potential eligibility for an annual incentive.
About the Safety & Environmental Team:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team that collaborates on strategic initiatives. You will work alongside a diverse group of professionals, from principals to apprentices, and engage with operational managers and Health & Safety teams. This role not only offers exposure to the Wider Control Damage Hazards team but also provides ample opportunities for your professional growth.
Why BAE Systems?
Here, you can truly make a difference! We pride ourselves on an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and rewards integrity and merit. We are committed to empowering you to reach your full potential. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Information:
Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically necessitating 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.
Closing Date: 16th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!
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