Process Safety Engineer

Job Title:
Process Safety Engineer

Reports to:
Head of Safety

Role Purpose:
Provide cross-functional support on process safety, acting as the focal point for risk assessments, compliance, and improvement initiatives. Be the person who keeps people and sites safe

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and track process hazard analyses (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL) and follow-up actions.

• Support preparation and response to COMAH inspections.

• Maintain process safety standards, guides, and compliance documentation.

• Embed process safety within operations and project design.

• Manage external consultants to deliver specialist support.

• Assist with incident investigations and implement improvements.

• Lead fire detection, mitigation, and control strategy reviews.

• Contribute to projects and systems of work (e.g., MOC, alarm management, emergency planning).

• Lead internal audits and communicate findings across the business.

• Monitor legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.

• Track and report on process safety performance indicators.

About you:

• Strong organisational and planning skills.

• Clear, confident communicator at all levels.

• Positive, proactive approach to HSE matters.

• Ability to build strong cross-departmental relationships.

• Influential without formal authority.

Experience & Skills:

• Engineering or science background (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).

• In-depth knowledge of COMAH and major accident hazard risk.

• Experience with regulators (HSE/EA).

• Strong grounding in process safety principles and management systems.

• Skilled in compliance auditing.

• Familiar with P&IDs and technical drawings.

• Understanding of ALARP principles.

• Able to influence and collaborate across departments.