Job Title: Senior / Principal Process Safety Engineer
Location: Edinburgh
Employment Type: Permanent, Staff
Very Competitive Salary - Hybrid working
I am delighted to be supporting a leading engineering organisation in the search for an experienced Senior / Principal Process Safety Engineer to join their UK team, based in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to projects that prioritise safe design and delivery, with people and safety at the heart of everything they do.
About the Role:
The goal is to design, build and deliver safe assets safely for clients. You will play a key part in achieving this vision, providing process safety leadership and expertise across diverse projects containing a wide range of hazard types.
The role will involve supporting projects both as part of multi-discipline engineering teams and as part of a standalone Process Safety consulting service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide process safety leadership and technical expertise across varied projects.
* Support multi-discipline engineering teams as well as standalone process safety consulting assignments.
* Apply a thorough understanding of process safety, process design, and hazard management.
* Deliver compliant designs in line with UK, EU, and international standards.
* Mentor and coach colleagues where appropriate.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in Process or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
* Chartered Engineer (or working towards chartership) preferred.
* Significant professional experience in a similar process safety-focused function.
* Proven knowledge of areas such as ATEX/DSEAR, PHA, COMAH, etc.
* Strong understanding of UK and EU health & safety legislation, codes of practice, and standards.
* Experience in process design (PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing, process calculations).
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects with strong prioritisation skills.
* Flexible, adaptable, and motivated team player with a professional approach.
* Experience with European and US-specific client standards and legislation is an advantage.
Career Development:
* Mentoring and coaching available to support skill development.
* Access to an established Subject Matter Expert (SME) technical pathway in Process Safety.
What’s on Offer:
* Hybrid working
* Competitive salary
* Contributory pension scheme
* Company share options scheme
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to join a forward-thinking team and make a genuine impact on high-profile projects.
If this sounds like the right next step in your career, please apply today for a confidential discussion.