Senior Process Safety Engineer

Process Safety Engineer – Permanent

Join a leading organisation and play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of process safety across UK & Ireland. We are looking for an experienced Process Safety Engineer to provide expert support across multiple industrial sites, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing operational safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide process safety expertise to all UK & Ireland sites.

• Advise on hazard identification, risk assessment, and major accident prevention.

• Support the management of safety-critical elements (SCEs).

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., COMAH, DSEAR) and industry standards.

• Lead and facilitate hazard studies, risk assessments, and process safety reviews.

• Support emergency preparedness planning and incident investigation.

• Drive continuous improvement in process safety culture and leadership.

• Assist with change management processes, ensuring safe and compliant implementation.

• Conduct audits, management reviews, and assurance activities.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement safety improvements.

• Interpret and apply PFDs, P&IDs, and other process safety documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering (or equivalent).

• Minimum 8 years of experience in process safety within a regulated industry (COMAH preferred).

• Chartered Engineer (IChemE or equivalent) or actively working towards chartership.

• Experience in COMAH report submission and regulatory engagement.

• Strong understanding of process plant technology and unit operations.

• Proven ability to lead technical discussions and facilitate safety reviews.

• Skilled in project management, change management, and risk analysis.

• Strong auditing and compliance experience.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic and safety-focused environment.

• Influence and drive process safety improvements across a major organisation.

• Be part of a highly skilled and collaborative team.

• Competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

If you have the expertise and passion for process safety, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!