About the Role
Our client, a major engineering, procurement and construction contractor within the UK energy sector, is seeking an experienced Principal or Lead Technical Safety Engineer to support a portfolio of refinery, topsides and pipeline projects across both greenfield and brownfield environments. This is a senior-level assignment requiring deep technical competence, strong regulatory understanding and the ability to lead safety engineering activities with confidence and authority.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and review a full suite of technical safety studies across refinery, topsides and pipeline assets.
* Ensure compliance with all UK regulatory requirements and recognised UK good practice engineering.
* Apply UK, European and international design codes to support safe and compliant engineering solutions.
* Develop robust, risk-based arguments to demonstrate ALARP for both new and existing facilities.
* Lead the creation and optimisation of offshore and onshore emergency response strategies and plans.
* Chair HAZOPs and other hazard identification workshops to IChemE standards.
* Drive the development of major accident hazard identification and hazard management strategies.
* Provide senior-level technical assurance and guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
* Extensive experience in technical safety engineering within the UK energy sector.
* Fully competent in UK regulatory frameworks, including major accident hazard legislation.
* Strong background in safety studies, risk assessment and ALARP demonstration.
* Proven capability in HAZOP chairing and hazard identification to IChemE standards.
* Ideally degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering.
* Essential: UK citizen with no visa restrictions.
* Based in Aberdeen or within a reasonable commuting distance (preferred).
What’s on Offer
* Outside IR35 contract
* Work with a respected EPC at the heart of the UK energy industry
* High-impact role with significant technical responsibility
* Opportunity to shape safety strategy across
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