Graduate Safety Engineer

Kent; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consulting firm is seeking a Graduate Safety Engineer based in Glasgow. The role involves supporting safety commissions in the Energy sector and includes responsibilities like conducting technical safety studies and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Master’s degree and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model combined with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate status: due to graduate in 2026 or graduated in the last two years.
• Comfortable embracing agile ways of working and learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input for project delivery in Energy sector.
• Conduct technical safety studies including QRA and Safety Case.
• Participate in risk assessment workshops.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent command of the English language

High level of MS Office skills

Analytical and problem-solving mindset

Flexible, enthusiastic and methodical

Self-motivated and responsible

Desire to work collaboratively

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Postgraduate Course in Safety

Job description

Graduate Safety Engineer – Kent, Glasgow

About the role

Graduate Safety Engineer to support delivery of safety commissions in the Energy sector. Based in Glasgow. Expected to support client projects and operations in Oil & Gas and renewable industries.

Key responsibilities

• Technical input for project delivery; build on tradition of technical excellence.
• Conduct technical safety studies (consequence analysis, QRA, Formal Safety Assessments, Safety Case/COMAH) for major hazard industries.
• Consequence modelling using software such as PHAST.
• Technical report authorship.
• Participation in HAZIDs, HAZOPS, LOPAs and other risk assessment workshops.
• Project management to ensure studies and projects are delivered in compliance with agreed scopes, budgets and schedules.
• Contributing to proposals and tenders.
• Direct engagement with clients and developing strong relationships with existing and future clients.
• Participation in innovation projects to continually streamline our toolkits for improvement in our deliverables.

Ad‑hoc tasks may be required as needed within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills and role.

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred. Alternative Engineering or Science degrees will be considered if a Postgraduate Course in Safety has been completed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with others in the team as well as clients.
• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication.
• High level of MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and methodical in approach to project work.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable taking responsibility across a range of tasks.
• A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions.
• Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team.
• A passion for working in a consultancy environment.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Embracing equality, diversity and inclusion in everything you do.
• Motivation to achieve professional accreditation where applicable.
• Comfortable embracing agile ways of working and learning new technologies.
• Graduate status: due to graduate in 2026 or graduated in the last two years.

HSSEQ

The employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company, its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Application process

Applicants must include confirmation of completed university modules alongside their CV. All applications must be received by Friday 31st October 2025.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Hybrid Working

Hybrid model combining office and remote work, with a requirement to be in the office three days a week.

Equal Opportunities

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We are a disability‑friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.