Process Safety Adviser - Submarines
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- Location
- Derby
- Work type
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Salary
- Not listed
- Clearance
- Clearance required
- U.S. citizenship
- Not stated
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About the role
Job Description
Job Title: Process Safety Advisor - Submarines
Working Pattern: Full time (Days)
Working location: Derby (5 days onsite)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Process Safety Advisor to work within our HSE Function in Derby.
As a Process Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of Process Safety arrangements to manage RRSL's high-consequence hazards and ensure key statutory and regulatory requirements are met. You will undertake HS&E assurance and improvements in support of RRSL’s priorities, providing process safety advice, assurance, tools and improvements while proactively identifying emerging issues.
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture
What you will be doing:
Provide specialist process safety advice and support across operations, projects and engineering.
Maintain and improve the process safety management system.
Play a key role in our risk management process and embedding of robust controls
Support HAZOP, LOPA, SIL assessments, What-If and other process hazard studies.
Support COMAH / major accident hazard management where applicable.
Development & support of Bow-tie diagrams for key high consequence hazard processors and assurance of controls
Support risk management processes, safety cases, safety management systems and process safety documentation.
Provide assurance that Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), critical controls and safety-critical elements are appropriately identified, managed and maintained.
Support Management of Change (MoC) and ensure process safety implications are properly assessed.
Investigate process safety incidents, near misses and loss-of-containment events, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
Develop and monitor process safety performance indicators (PSIs) and provide meaningful reporting to management.
Conduct process safety audits, inspections and assurance activities.
Support emergency preparedness and major accident prevention arrangements.
Provide coaching and training to operational, engineering and maintenance teams.
Keep abreast of relevant legislation, standards, guidance and industry good practice.
Promote a strong HS&E and Process Safety culture, leading improvements and supporting effective governance in partnership with management and the wider HS&E function.
Who we’re looking for:
Relevant HSE and/or Process Safety professional qualifications, with NEBOSH Process Safety and/or General NEBOSH highly desirable.
Experience in writing, developing, implementing and assuring management arrangements to effectively manage risk.
Strong experience of risk management, including the assessment and management of high-consequence hazards.
Experience providing HSE/Process Safety advice and delivering risk-based solutions within a complex or highly regulated environment.
Experience working with and applying COMAH Regulations, alongside practical experience using HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA or similar Process Safety methodologies.
Chartered or working towards Chartered membership of IOSH / ISEP
Ability to influence, challenge and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Regional Benefits:
Generous Annual Leave
Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines, an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.