At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety and integrity of complex engineering systems throughout their lifecycle.
- Company: Leading engineering firm with a focus on innovation and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, private healthcare, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with clear pathways for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and influence safety in cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or relevant STEM discipline; experience in safety management preferred.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Principal Product Safety Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the safety and integrity of complex, high-value engineering systems across their full lifecycle. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you'll support Technical Authority teams in identifying, assessing and mitigating risk, while contributing to the development of robust safety cases and hazard management strategies. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge, safety-critical technologies, influencing safety approaches from concept through to in-service support and disposal.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Technical Authority teams in managing hazards, risks and mitigations
- Develop and maintain hazard logs and improve data maturity
- Lead or contribute to safety strategy and safety case development
- Produce high-quality documentation including:
- Safety cases
- Safety plans
- Hazard logs
- Facilitate and participate in HAZID workshops and safety reviews
- Collaborate with engineering teams to gather evidence supporting safety acceptance
Skills & Experience Required
- Strong understanding of safety management processes and methodologies
- Experience across multiple stages of the engineering lifecycle
- Knowledge of applicable standards such as:
- DSA-02
- JSP 430
- Def Stan 00-56
- MIL-STD-882E
- BS EN 61508
- Experience developing technical documentation to a high standard
- Familiarity with Safety Management Systems
- Experience in software safety (advantageous)
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering or relevant STEM discipline
- Working towards or achieved Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status (desirable)
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and pension
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Private healthcare and wellbeing support
- Lifestyle and retail discounts
- Green car scheme
- Clear pathway for professional development and accreditation
About the Team
You'll be part of a highly skilled Product Safety function responsible for ensuring the safe integration of complex systems and technologies. Working alongside technical authorities and multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining safety standards and driving innovation across diverse projects.
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be eligible to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, with potential for higher levels depending on project requirements.
If you're passionate about safety engineering and want to work on challenging, impactful projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Principal Product Safety Engineer in Portsmouth employer: Mane Energy
Mane Energy is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where experienced Telecoms Engineers can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for continuous learning and advancement within the rail telecoms sector. Our collaborative culture, combined with the chance to work on impactful projects across live rail sites, makes this an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
