Hazard Study Lead - Water Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Sweco; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks

Competitive pension contribution

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

Payment of two professional subs

25 days holiday + bank holidays (+ 5)

Cycle2Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit

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Job summary

Sweco invites applications for a Hazard Study Facilitator to join our design team across Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Birmingham. The role offers hybrid working with a minimum of three days in the office and part‑time options may be considered.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary water engineering team delivering hazard studies and water design projects for UK Water Companies and contractors, developing expertise and mentoring colleagues along the way.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered status with IMechE or IChemE (or equivalent).
• Extensive knowledge and experience of mechanical design for the water industry.
• Experience in the delivery of water designs and specifications for Water Companies, Contractors and industry.
• Understanding of environmental implications, sustainable solutions, water and wastewater processes and health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hazard studies (HAZID, SWIFT, HazOp, ALMs) to identify major hazards, evaluate safeguards, and determine risk reduction requirements.
• Develop and maintain hazard study tools, templates, and best practice guidance to improve consistency and effectiveness of hazard studies and risk assessments.
• Ensure delivery of hazard studies in line with agreed scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to support successful delivery of hazard study activities.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to colleagues, supporting the development of less experienced engineers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Chartered status with IMechE or IChemE

Job description

Sweco invites applications for a Hazard Study Facilitator to join our design team across Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Birmingham. The role offers hybrid working with a minimum of three days in the office and part‑time options may be considered.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary water engineering team delivering hazard studies and water design projects for UK Water Companies and contractors, developing expertise and mentoring colleagues along the way.