Process Safety Engineer – South England

Overview

In this role you will lead and advise on process safety across multiple UK sites, driving risk reduction and regulatory compliance in high-hazard environments. You’ll work with engineering, operations and leadership to embed a proactive safety culture and deliver continuous improvement. You’ll tackle major hazard analyses, incident investigations and performance indicators to support safe, compliant operations. This role offers autonomy and a strong impact on safety culture and site-wide risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in Process Hazard Analyses (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA)
• Identify process safety risks at operational sites and implement mitigations
• Ensure compliance with COMAH, DSEAR, ATEX and other standards
• Conduct audits and safety reviews across locations
• Review P&IDs, PFDs, SIS and plant modifications
• Investigate process safety incidents and near misses, determine root causes and preventative actions
• Provide guidance on emergency response planning, risk reduction and best practices
• Develop and monitor Process Safety Performance Indicators (PSPI)
• Promote a proactive process safety culture across the business

Key requirements

• Bachelor in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years in design, technical or operational engineering in chemical manufacturing, processing, oil & gas, or similar high-hazard industries
• Experience at Upper Tier COMAH sites
• Strong understanding of process safety principles, hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies
• Experience conducting safety studies (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, PHR, or SIL)
• Auditing safety systems and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and travel across UK sites
• Proficient IT and report writing skills

• Analytical thinking
• Stakeholder management
• Independent working
• HAZOP
• HAZID
• LOPA

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