DSEAR Process Safety Engineer

Thames Water; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company based in the UK is seeking a DSEAR Process Safety Engineer. You will act as a subject matter expert for safety queries, manage engineering tasks, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in process safety management in a high-hazard environment, as well as a degree in a relevant field. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £67,000 along with numerous benefits including 26 days of holiday and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Process Safety Management from a high-hazard industry.
• Ability to capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Excellent understanding of DSEAR and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as an SME for DSEAR queries.
• Own and maintain DSEAR-related Asset Standards.
• Manage structured engineering tasks such as site reviews for Hazardous Area Classification.

Skills

Process Safety Management

DSEAR risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Site surveying

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

What you’ll be doing

as a DSEAR Process Safety Engineer

• Act as an SME for DSEAR queries from Operations, Capital Delivery, and Engineering projects.
• Own and maintain DSEAR-related Asset Standards.
• Ensure updates reflect lessons learned and improvements identified through Continuous Improvement.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of DSEAR competency frameworks.
• Assist in training and appointment processes (HSI32) and mentor colleagues to build organisational capability.
• Manage structured engineering tasks such as site reviews for Hazardous Area Classification and technical studies (e.g., sample testing, ventilation assessments).
• Ensure outputs are documented and integrated into compliance systems.
• Manage structured engineering tasks such as site reviews for Hazardous Area Classification and technical studies (e.g., sample testing, ventilation assessments).
• Drive streamlining by reducing duplication and moving toward centralised databases for site documentation.
• Implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and build engineering capability.

Base location : Hybrid - Beckton (STW) - IG11 0AD, Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB, Hybrid - Maple Lodge (STW) - WD3 9SQ

Working pattern or hours : 36, Monday- Friday

Necessary requirements for the role : UK valid driving license

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is :

• Proven experience in Process Safety Management or DSEAR risk assessment gained from a high-hazard industry (COMAH regulated), including the of Classification and zoning of Hazardous Areas.
• Experience in site surveying, working in an explosion safety engineering environment, checking effectiveness of control measures.
• Experience in structured engineering delivery, including use of formal processes for resource allocation and documentation.
• Ability to capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement and standardisation.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement across operations, capital delivery, and engineering teams.
• Excellent understanding of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), associated standards and approved Codes of Practice.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment for use in potentially flammable atmospheres.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have / bring :

• Familiarity with COMAH and Fire Safety Regulations.
• Experience in developing and maintaining Asset Standards.
• Knowledge of related industry standards (IGEM, EI, EEMUA).

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £55,000-£67,000k per annum depending on experience
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.