Role
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
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