BAE Systems

Principal Safety Engineer (Explosion Safety DSEAR)

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Job Title\: Principal Safety Engineer (Explosion Safety DSEAR)

Location\: Barrow-In-Furness, hybrid

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

Grade\: S5

Referral bonus\: £5000

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager. If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you will be doing\:

As a Principal Safety Engineer, you will provide specialist expertise in explosion safety and process safety engineering, supporting high-hazard operations and ensuring robust compliance with safety standards across the site.

You will work closely with engineers, safety specialists, and operational teams to develop, assure, and improve safety-critical processes, risk assessments, and engineering controls.

Core duties\:

  • Complete DSEAR DSEAR risk assessments and compliance activities
  • Develop and review explosion safety strategies and hazardous area classification (HAC) documentation
  • Conduct hazard identification, risk analysis, and safety assessments for high-hazard systems
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers within the safety engineering team
  • Peer review technical safety deliverables and engineering outputs
  • Develop, produce, and maintain process safety policies and site documentation
  • Support continuous improvement of site safety systems and compliance frameworks
  • Engage with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and safety functions

Essential Skills\:

  • STEM degree or equivalent experience, with desirable experience in COMAH safety case development, fire safety engineering, or site/infrastructure asset protection
  • Experience working in explosion safety or other high-hazard engineering environments within regulated industries
  • Strong expertise in DSEAR risk assessment production, including hazard identification, analysis, and documentation
  • Deep understanding and practical application of hazardous area classification (HAC) principles
  • Experience applying structured hazard analysis techniques to assess and mitigate complex safety risks
  • Demonstrated ability to implement and improve engineering or business safety processes aligned with strategic objectives
  • Strong analytical capability to assess risk and develop effective, practical mitigation strategies

The Safety and Environmental Team\:

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team working on control of major accident hazards and wider safety strategy. You will be part of a small, highly collaborative group ranging from principal engineers to apprentices, working closely with operational managers, heads of departments, and health & safety specialists.

The role also offers exposure to wider organisational safety initiatives, with opportunities for professional development and progression within the function.We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you.