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Principal Safety Engineer

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 61,474 - 75,230 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rosyth, Fife

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Principal Safety Engineer (WOME Specialist)- Rosyth or Devonport

Join a leading organisation at the forefront of innovative engineering solutions within the UK. Renowned for its commitment to excellence, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology, this company offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. As a key player in the industry, it provides ample opportunities for professional growth, development, and the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of engineering and safety standards across various sectors. 

Job Responsibilities

Lead and oversee safety engineering activities across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards and regulations.
Conduct hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety case development to identify and mitigate potential safety issues.
Develop and review safety management plans, procedures, and documentation to ensure best practices are followed.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate safety considerations into design, development, and operational phases.
Provide expert guidance and mentorship to junior safety engineers and technical staff.
Engage with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to communicate safety strategies and ensure project alignment with safety requirements.
Stay abreast of industry developments, safety legislation, and emerging best practices to continuously improve safety standards.
Support incident investigations and root cause analysis to prevent recurrence and enhance safety protocols. 

This role is full time and can be based at either Devonport, Bristol or Rosyth. Hybrid working patterns are available.

Essential experience of the Principal Safety Engineer - Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Specialist:

Developed technical expertise with accountability for design development and problem‑solving within WOME.
Experience chairing and facilitating customer‑facing engineering and safety meetings (PSECs, HLWGs, EWGs).
Principal‑level engineering experience with significant exposure to naval explosive safety.
Direct experience of UK naval programmes and relevant standards: ANEP 77, NATG Explosive Certification, Defence Standard 00‑101, Naval Authority Notice (NAN) Exp 03 Parts 1 & 2, Defence Maritime and Ordnance Regulations.
Working knowledge of ANEP 77 and the IMO IMDG Code 

Qualifications for the Principal Safety Engineer - Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives Specialist:

Chartered Engineer status in a relevant discipline.
Degree‑qualified (or HND/HNC with extensive and relevant engineering experience).
Appropriate explosive and maritime safety training.

If you are a dedicated safety professional seeking to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a company that values innovation, safety excellence, and your professional growth. Take the next step in your career and become a vital part of shaping safer engineering solutions today

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