Process Safety Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Flexible
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£74,963 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Process Safety Management HAZID HAZOP LOPA ALARP Risk Assessment Microsoft Office SharePoint

FULL DESCRIPTION

Process Safety Engineer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to join the team. This role has a flexible base location involving nationwide travel.

Here's what you'll be doing

Acting as the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] EIS UK Process Safety subject matter expert, you will develop and deliver expert Process Safety Management guidance, support, and independent challenge to all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] EIS UK business units. You will assure the safe and reliable specification, design, installation, commissioning, and operation of our engineering assets in line with regulatory requirements, industry good practice, and the organisation's risk appetite.

  • Develop, own, and implement [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] EIS UK Process Safety Management strategies, policies, and procedures.
  • Drive a strong Process Safety culture integral to BU daily operations.
  • Select, scope, scribe, chair, and critique Process Hazard Analysis activities (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA).
  • Chair rigorous ALARP demonstration and Safety Case development activities.
  • Collate, develop, and deliver Process Safety Quarterly KPI update packs to senior leaders.
  • Support risk entry into the organisation's Risk and Opportunity Management system.
  • Monitor asset project pipelines for Process Safety risks.
  • Horizon scan legislative changes impacting Process Safety Management.
  • Steer Process Safety aspects including training, assessment, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Enact the role of Contract Manager for Process Safety consultancy support contracts.

What we need from you

  • Qualified to Bachelor’s Level in either a Process Safety, Engineering or related Technical subject.
  • Member or Associate Member of a Process Safety-relevant Professional Engineering Institution.
  • Significant experience in Process Safety hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation using HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA.
  • Willingness to question the status quo.
  • Appreciation of the Energy Institute’s Process Safety Management framework.
  • Ability to quickly establish positive working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Training, presentation, coaching, and facilitation skills.
  • Willingness to undertake regular travel within the UK.
  • Strong aptitude for computer-based work, with extensive experience using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Teams.

It would be great if you had

  • Masters degree in Process Safety, Engineering or related Technical subject.
  • Professional registration with a relevant Professional Engineering Institution.
  • NEBOSH Process Safety or alternative HSE professional qualification.
  • Experience with WhatIf, BowTie, and Consequence Modelling.
  • Appreciation of DSEAR Regulations.
  • Detailed knowledge of the Energy Institute’s Process Safety Management framework.

Here’s what you need to know

  • Award-Winning Workplace - Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025.
  • Outstanding Benefits - 26 days annual leave, generous pension, life cover, bonus, and flexible benefits.
  • Flexible & Family-Friendly - Hybrid and family-friendly policies.
  • Inclusive & Diverse - Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers.
  • Support at Every Stage of Life - Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited.
  • Accessible & Supportive - Disability Confident Employer.
  • Invested in Your Growth - Talent networks and development programmes.

At a glance

Reference no.: 243770
Closing date: 12/05/2026
Salary: £61,601-£74,963

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards technical innovations and customer solutions for the new energy world. We focus on energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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