Chemical Process Safety Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in specialty chemicals seeks a Chemical Process Safety Engineer to ensure compliance with UK regulations and provide process safety management support. Responsibilities include leading safety studies, preparing documentation, and conducting risk assessments. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, at least 5 years' experience in chemical engineering, and familiarity with COMAH and DSEAR regulations. Competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000 based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits including pension and healthcare.

Benefits

33 days leave including bank holidays

Company Pension

Healthcare coverage after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in process safety/chemical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR.
• Skilled in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, LOPA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver process safety and engineering support for site operations.
• Lead and participate in safety studies.
• Prepare safety documentation and carry out risk assessments.

Skills

Process safety management

Risk assessment techniques

Communication skills

IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Chemical Engineer status

Chartered status or additional process safety qualifications

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.