Safety Engineer

Job Description

Safety Engineer, GlasgowJoin Defence Equipment & Support as a Safety Engineer in GlasgowWe believe a diverse workforce improves diversity of thought and ultimately the service we can provide our Armed Forces. As part of a wider diversity agenda, we are excited to be able to advertise full-time and part-time opportunities for Safety Engineersin our Internal Technical Support (ITS) team. This team works closely with clients across a range of delivery teams as intelligent decision makers and subject matter experts. By ensuring military equipment is Safe to Operate with world leading capabilities,this team makes a big difference to projects integral to supporting our Armed Forces!In ITS, we provide support to a huge variety of projects from combat aircraft and armoured vehicles to submarines, body armour and aircraft carriers. Joining this team will help you become a go-to expert, contributing vital expertise to help DE&S to managesafety risks across a breadth of high-profile projects. If you are a safety engineer who is looking to:- Influence safety decisions across the full project lifecycle, from design and build to in-service support, and safe and responsible decommissioning- Support us in continually identifying and helping to spread best practice across DE&S, promoting skills development, standardising process and increasing knowledge transfer throughout the businessthen we want to hear from you!Please note, that due to the nature of the projects involved, some of these roles will require applicants to be sole UK nationals.Responsibilities for Safety EngineerAs a DE&S Safety Engineer, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:- You will develop artefacts/evidence used in the assessment of environmental/safety risk, and consider the implications of changes to equipment design, offering mitigation advice in the process- You will provide advice and support to colleagues, ensuring that appropriate safety requirements are correctly applied and delivered in contracts- You will develop and implement safety management systems for products, services or systems, as either part of design or in-service support- You will interpret and apply safety policy for the design and support of platforms and equipment- You will utilise your exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to offer all of the above services across multiple areas, including Maritime, Land, Weapons, Air and Submarines, ensuring that your solutions are understood and appropriatelyexecutedWhat you will be assessed againstTo be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• You will hold a minimum of a Level 4 (e.g. HNC) qualification in an engineering or science discipline, or will demonstrate equivalent relevant industry experience
• You will demonstrate experience using a range of environmental/safety tools and techniques, to provide advice and guidance on complex projects, e.g. Hazard Log Management; Hazard Identification; Risk Assessment and ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable)justifications
• You will have experience in the development and writing of safety or environmental artefacts in support of compelling safety/environmental bodies of evidence

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Compliance with Policy (Practitioner)
• Complies with Systems Safety Requirements (Practitioner)
• Communicating and influencing
• Changing and improving

Whats in it for youYou will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday+1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our locations include an on-site gym, on-site restaurants, cafes and much more.Discover more and apply on our careers site!