Safety Case Engineer

Safety Case / COMAH Engineer
Location: Norwich, UK
Employment Type: Staff Position
Salary: Competitive

We are seeking an experienced Safety Case / COMAH Engineer to join our expanding Licence to Operate team.

This is a key role responsible for the development, maintenance, and submission of Offshore Safety Cases (SC) and Onshore COMAH Safety Reports (CSR) in support of Southern North Sea (SNS) operations.

This is a full-time, office-based position in Norwich, working Monday to Friday.

• Develop, manage, and submit SC/CSR documentation to the regulatory agency.

• Coordinate all SC/CSR material change submissions and gather inputs from stakeholders.

• Assess materiality of changes and associated risk impacts.

• Ensure hazard management information, including QRA data, remains valid and up to date.

• Maintain accuracy of SC/CSR content through collaboration with Performance Standard Owners, Operations, and Project Teams.

• Attend Management of Change meetings and manage SC/CSR updates accordingly.

• Coordinate workforce and independent verification body engagement for SC/CSR updates.

• Liaise with regulatory bodies on SC/CSR matters and ensure compliance with legislative changes.

• Manage the 5-yearly SC/CSR thorough review programme and maintain associated registers and commitments.

• Support QSHE plans, improvement programs, and ensure statutory deadlines are met.

• Higher technical qualification, ideally in engineering (other disciplines considered).

• Chartered Engineer status desirable but not essential.

• 10+ years’ experience in UKCS Offshore Oil & Gas, top-tier COMAH sites, or with the Competent Authority.

• In-depth understanding of Safety Case and COMAH regulations and supporting legislation (e.g., PFEER, DSEAR).

• Experience with QRA, Safety Case report writing, and multi-discipline team collaboration.

• Knowledge of planning, cost control, and document management processes.

• Previous work with the Competent Authority and project management experience desirable.

• Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders.

• Able to work autonomously and collaboratively.

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and efficient under pressure.

• Team player with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus

• Private Medical Insurance & Dental Cover

• Flexible Benefit Allowance

• Life Assurance and excellent Pension Provision

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Flex Days and Profit ‘Units’ Sharing Scheme

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Safety Professionals looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.