Chemical Process Safety Engineer

Chemical Process Safety Engineer Job Overview

A long-established and growing manufacturer in the specialty chemicals sector. The business is known for innovation, high-quality products, and technical excellence. With customers across a range of industries, the company prides itself on compliance, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Safety and environmental responsibility are at the heart of its culture.

The purpose of the role is to provide technical safety support across the site, ensuring compliance with UK regulations (DSEAR & COMAH) and effective process safety management.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver process safety and engineering support for site operations and projects.
• Lead and participate in safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA).
• Prepare safety documentation including HSE plans, safety specs, study reports and action management.
• Carry out hazardous area classification and risk assessments.
• Support compliance with UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Provide technical guidance during design reviews and commissioning activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of safety systems and practices.

Chemical Process Safety Engineer Job Requirements

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (essential).
• Chartered status or additional process safety qualifications (desirable).
• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in process safety/chemical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR, risk assessment techniques.
• Skilled in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, LOPA.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work independently and in teams.
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA or similar improvement methods.
• Chartered Chemical Engineer status.
• Experience leading cross-functional problem-solving teams.

Chemical Process Safety Engineer Salary & Benefits

• 60,000- 70,000 per annum subject to experience
• 33 days - includes bank holiday entitlement
• Company Pension - Company contributes 3% and the employee contributes 5%
• Healthcare - Eligible for BUPA cover after 6 months probationary period.

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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