Graduate Process Safety Engineer

Arthian Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate training package

33 days annual leave

Hybrid working pattern

Health cash plan

Volunteering day

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Arthian Ltd. in Manchester is seeking a graduate with a passion for process safety and environmental engineering. Join a team comprising engineers, consultants and safety professionals delivering high-quality projects.

You will support senior colleagues, contribute to HAZOP studies, and assist with safety assessments across UK sites. A full UK driving licence and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Honours or Masters in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the business.

Responsibilities

• Support senior colleagues with project delivery, programming and budgets.
• Contribute as a member of the Process Safety Team within Environmental Engineering.
• Deliver high-quality technical project work on time and within budget.
• Participate in HAZOP studies and hazard identification workshops.
• Support DSEAR assessments, including area classifications and calculations.
• Assist with COMAH-related projects for high-hazard sites, including modelling fires/explosions.
• Collaborate with the Environmental Engineering team to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Travel to project sites, possibly overnight stays and periods away from home.
• Continuously developing process safety, engineering and consulting skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Enthusiasm to learn

UK driving licence

Education

Honours or Masters Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are a team of enthusiastic and collaborative planners, designers, environmental consultants, engineers and health & safety professionals. Our client base includes public and private sectors. We have grown significantly over the last few years and now employ 200 individuals across the UK. Teamwork and a people-first culture are at the heart of everything we do and we wish to engage an enthusiastic professional to join our team.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting senior colleagues with project delivery, programming and budgets
• Contributing as a member of the Process Safety Team within the wider Environmental Engineering Group
• Delivering high-quality technical project work, ensuring it is completed on time and within budget
• Participating in HAZOP studies (e.g. preparation of worksheets as technical scribe) and other hazard identification workshops
• Supporting production of DSEAR assessments, including hazardous area classification and appropriate calculations
• Supporting COMAH-related projects for high-hazard sites including modelling fires / explosions to understand potential effects
• Working with colleagues across Arthian's Environmental Engineering team and wider business to deliver integrated solutions for clients
• Travelling to project sites, which may include overnight stays, out of hours work and periods working away from home
• Continuously developing process safety, engineering and consulting skills through structured training, mentoring and hands-on project experience.
• Undertaking other duties appropriate to the role and level of experience

About You

• A full UK driving licence
• Ability to use full Microsoft Office Suite
• Enthusiasm to learn and grow with the business
• First-class communication skills – verbal and written
• Proven teamworking skills

Qualifications

• Honours or Masters Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). Applicants with a post-graduate MSc in Safety & Risk Management or Safety, Risk & Reliability Engineering will also be considered

Additional Information

• The role may require travel (including occasional overnight stays) across the UK and overseas, depending on project requirements
• Legal right to live and work in the UK is required
• Competitive salary and benefits package including: Full graduate training package, 33 days of annual leave, Hybrid working pattern, Health Cash Plan, Volunteering Day, Salary sacrifice schemes, including holiday purchase and bike to work, and more

Job Summary

Location Manchester Team Safety Contract Type Graduate Working Pattern Full Time