ATEX & Machinery Safety Project Engineer

GS Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

GS Group is partnering with a global leader in pharmaceutical process and automation equipment, seeking a Project Safety Engineer to own engineering safety, regulatory compliance and ATEX across major equipment projects. This is a technical engineering role at the intersection of machine design, automation, ATEX and compliance, ensuring equipment can be designed, assessed, certified and delivered safely.

The position is site-based in the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process or related Engineering.
• Experience with machinery safety and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of ATEX, DSEAR and hazardous-area classifications.
• Ability to prepare and defend technical documentation and FS evidence.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop engineering Technical Files throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead machinery risk assessments, safety reviews and compliance activities.
• Provide expertise across ATEX, DSEAR and hazardous-area classification.
• Collaborate with design teams on ISO 12100, IEC 60079 standards.
• Interface with notified bodies during equipment approval.
• Support testing, site surveys and commissioning.

Skills

Machinery Safety

Product Safety

ATEX

Functional Safety

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Documentation

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process or related Engineering

Job description

GS Group is partnering with a global leader in pharmaceutical process and automation equipment, seeking a Project Safety Engineer to own engineering safety, regulatory compliance and ATEX across major equipment projects. This is a technical engineering role at the intersection of machine design, automation, ATEX and compliance, ensuring equipment can be designed, assessed, certified and delivered safely.

The position is site-based in the UK.