Process Safety Engineer

Process Safety Engineer

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Our client is looking to bolster their Process Safety Team and are looking for driven individuals who are passionate about improving workplace safety. Whether you're an experienced process safety professional or just beginning your career, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team that’s making a real difference.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of safety in the steel industry, a critical sector contributing to the UK economy’s growth and sustainability.

About the Role

As a Process Safety Engineer, you will play a vital role in driving best practices in process safety across the site. You will be responsible for ensuring that our operations comply with safety regulations and continuously improving safety procedures, from risk assessments to technical coaching and training. Your work will focus on supporting our compliance with the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) regulations and embedding a safety-first culture within the team.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead and conduct process safety risk assessments, including HazOps, BowTies, and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPAs).
• Provide expert advice on process safety standards and systems, using industry best practices.
• Coach and support manufacturing teams in risk analysis and safety management, ensuring adherence to the Management of Change (MoC) system.
• Deliver training programs related to process safety and COMAH compliance to both in-house and contract personnel.
• Participate in investigations of process safety incidents and support the development of preventive measures.
• Manage and develop key safety documentation, including safety case reports and databases.
• Serve as a point of contact for Functional Safety and Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) queries.
• Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations by updating and reviewing safety reports and coordinating site improvement plans.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering. Ideally, you will have experience in operational environments and a clear understanding of process safety management. You should be passionate about safety, able to communicate complex technical information, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Key skills and attributes:

• Knowledge and experience in risk assessment methodologies, including HazOps and BowTies.
• Familiarity with COMAH regulations and safety management systems.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with the capacity to train and support teams.
• The ability to work across different departments and lead safety initiatives that drive real impact.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 35 days of holiday per year
• Annual pay review and performance-based bonus scheme
• Private healthcare for individual cover
• Access to one of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (with a 10% employer contribution)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• IOSH or Equivalent (required)