Environmental Safety Engineer (Ministry of Defence)

Are you passionate about the defence of the United Kingdom, with a good moral compass and a drive to protect people, whilst making positive contributions towards a safe and sustainable future? If so, we at DE&S and our sister organisation, the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), are actively looking for Safety Engineers to champion safety and environmental protection & sustainability for our Armed Forces.

Our teams are key in ensuring that the systems and equipment used by front-line command meet design intent and are safe to operate, whilst minimising environment impact. In these unique roles, you will have Safety and Environmental responsibilities relating to the supply and equipment across all phases of project lifecycles, as well as providing subject matter expertise to ensure that existing systems and equipment undergoing change remain safe to operate and environmentally sound.

Please be advised that due to the nature of security, these roles are reserved for sole UK nationals only.
Responsibilities for Environmental Safety Engineer

Depending on allocation, you could be equipping, supplying and supporting the Army with battle winning weapons and munition; or maintaining the submarine Continuous at Sea Deterrent through safe operational support and environmental protection.

The responsibilities of these posts may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Reviewing and analysing new and existing Safety and Environmental documentation
Advise relevant personnel on Safety and Environmental matters
Represent the business at Change meetings, plus Safety and Environmental related Working Groups, Committees and other meetings
What you will be assessed against

To be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

Hold a Level 4 (e.g., HNC, or higher) qualification in a relevant engineering or science discipline, or have equivalent relevant experience
Experience in the use Systems Safety Management / Environmental Tools & Processes
Provision of safety or environmental technical advice
It will also benefit your application if you are able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:

Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., oil & gas, defence, nuclear, maritime, rail, or similar)
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

Compliance with Policy
Implementation of policy and procedures
Communicating and influencing
Changing and improving
What’s in it for you?

You will receive a generous benefits package including market-leading employer pension contributions of between 26.6% and 30.3% 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 sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.

We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation.

Please refer to the Civil Service Pensions Retirement Modeller to get an indication of the benefits you may receive from your Civil Service Pension, when you come to retire.

We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from everyone, including those that are underrepresented in our workforce. We promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation.
About your team

Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces. Engineering is the largest business area within DE&S – and it’s one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our engineers are exemplars both within DE&S and our industry partners and professional bodies.

Closing date – 9th January 2022

Reference ID: 1820

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,900.00-£34,000.00 per year