Submarine Safety Engineering Consultant

Overview

Description

Job Title: Submarine Safety Engineering Consultant

Contract Type: Permanent

Flexibility: This role is available part-time, job-share or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.

Location: UK - London. We have offices in Bath, Bristol, Fareham, Glasgow, Plymouth, Weymouth, London & Teddington and we are happy to explore flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Travel to customer sites or to attend meetings will be required.

Eligibility for this Role

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a UK-born sole national.
• Have held no other nationality at any time.
• Have continuously resided in the United Kingdom for the past five years.
• Be able to obtain and maintain full UK security clearance in accordance with government vetting standards.
• Provide satisfactory evidence of identity, nationality, and residency as part of the clearance process.

About the Role

BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org.

We are committed to giving our employees every opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills, enabling each member of BMT to reach their full potential. You will be provided with the required learning and development opportunities in order for you to undertake the technical aspects of this role.

Role Responsibilities

As a Submarine Safety Engineering Consultant, you will provide technical safety support and subject matter advice to a wide range of submarine and underwater system projects, directly supporting the UK submarine community. Your knowledge and experience of submarine operations and equipment (including maintenance and repair processes) will enable you to support the delivery of safety projects to schedule, quality and budget, in line with client requirements, UK legislation, and associated regulations, standards, and policies.

You will be supported to develop and demonstrate your knowledge and skills, with learning and development opportunities to undertake the technical aspects of the role.

About You

This role would suit an ex-Submariner looking to progress into a career in safety engineering. Ideally you will have experience of the operation and/or maintenance of Royal Navy submarines and equipment, and, while not essential, knowledge of appropriate technical documentation and safety requirements.

• Be familiar with the safety management for Nuclear Facilities and the associated Authorising Conditions and Site Licensing arrangements;
• Be familiar with the application of safety regulation, policy and standards, with experience relevant to UK MOD approaches to submarine safety such as: Defence Safety Authority (DSA) Regulations, Defence Nuclear Safety Regulations, Naval Authority Certification, Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) Safety Policy and Management systems;
• Have practical experience in the development and management of hazard logs; supporting and facilitating HAZID and hazard review meetings; and authoring safety assessment/safety case reports, including providing justification of the ALARP status of the product. Be knowledgeable in statutory safety legislation and how to attain and manage legislation compliance;
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to present professionally, both verbally and in writing, as much of our work is directly customer focused. We also value your analytical thinking and teamwork;
• Be self-motivated with a proactive approach to professional accreditation, such as IEng or CEng. We value professional qualifications and registration with appropriate bodies, and we can provide support, training, and tailored experience to achieve these if not already held.
• Please note, to be considered for this role you must be eligible to hold UK Security Clearance at SC level and will be subject to security checks.

Why Work for Us

We are committed to creating a more environmentally and socially sustainable future for all our stakeholders. We are a verified flexible workplace and encourage discussion of flexible work requirements.

Benefits

Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:

• Private Medical (family coverage)
• Enhanced Pension
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
• Family friendly policies
• Committed to an inclusive culture
• Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
• 26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Trading
• Retail Vouchers
• Professional Subscriptions

What’s Next?

If you are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team addressing impactful challenges, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with BMT. Join us in shaping a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future.

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