Principal Engineer - Site Asset Safety Verification in Dalton in Furness
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Job Description\n \nJob Title: Principal Engineer – Site Asset Safety Verification\n
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid
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We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please discuss with your recruiter about the options available for this role.
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Salary: £60,000+ depending on experience
\n\n Who We Are:\n
Join BAE Systems and become part of something bigger! As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play a vital role in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions for a safer future.
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From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, a career at BAE Systems offers limitless possibilities!
\n\n What You’ll Be Doing:\n
In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of safety verification, authoring and managing site assets’ and infrastructure design substantiation documentation to support the site nuclear safety case. Your responsibilities will include:
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Reviewing analyses, assessments, and calculations that support nuclear design substantiation.
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Supporting periodic safety reviews and taking ownership of deliverables.
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Collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Site Safety Case, Human Factors, and Engineering Authority Teams.
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Implementing design substantiation requirements and engaging with the wider business on related activities.
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\n\n Core Duties:\n
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Bring your experience from a complex or high-risk industry (e.g., Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Shipbuilding, etc.) to this role.
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Hold a degree or have completed a time-served apprenticeship in a STEM subject, or possess equivalent working experience.
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Showcase your ability to produce high-quality technical reports.
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\n\n The Site Engineering – Nuclear Substantiation Team:\n
Join a key team with fantastic development opportunities in both technical and managerial streams. You’ll engage in the design substantiation and safety justification of various site assets and facilities, spanning mechanical, civil, and structural domains. This role offers a wealth of development opportunities through diverse avenues, allowing you to drive and deliver an exceptionally varied scope that aligns with your career aspirations.
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This could be an exciting and fulfilling opportunity waiting for you at the Nuclear Substantiation team – SEA (DDC) at BAE Systems!
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We also offer relocation support packages across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
\n\n Why BAE Systems?\n
Here, you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognized for your contributions and enjoy rewards tailored to what matters most to you and your family, including support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle.
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In an environment that embraces sustainable ways of working and fosters a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place where you can truly belong and take pride in the difference you make.
\n\n A Place Where Everyone Can Thrive:\n
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
\n\n Important Information:\n
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions may affect your eligibility based on factors such as and . All applicants must achieve at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of Security Vetting.
\n\n \nClosing Date: 8th April 2026\n
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
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If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- Dalton-In-Furness
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Principal Engineer, Asset Management, Engineering, Safety, Site
