Lead Process Safety Engineer

Tata Steel UK Limited; Shotton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salary

35 days holidays

Annual Pay Review

Bonus Scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension scheme

Job summary

Tata Steel UK Limited is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to lead process safety across the Shotton site. You will own safety strategy, ensure compliance with PUWER, LOLER, OSHA-equivalents, and continuously improve safety performance.

You will drive safety systems, manage budgets, and collaborate with Manufacturing and Logistics to maintain plant integrity and reliability. Chartered engineers preferred, with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, ideally with Chartered status.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in process safety systems.
• Strong knowledge of HAZOP, PHA, and process safety methodologies.
• Experience with pressure systems, materials, chemicals, and related technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership across functions and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage process safety activities across site operations (steel processing, roll forming, slitting, fabrication, panels).
• Develop and maintain key safety systems (RA, SWP, Permit-to-Work, isolation procedures, MOC).
• Manage contractor safety performance and budgets for process safety engineering.
• Maintain integrity of critical spare parts inventories and drive TPM programmes.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Logistics to support operational continuity.

Skills

Process safety

Leadership

HAZOP/PHA

ISO 9001/14001

Budgets & contracts

SAP/Stratix

MS Office

Contractor management

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Tata Steel UK Limited is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to lead process safety across the Shotton site. You will own safety strategy, ensure compliance with PUWER, LOLER, OSHA-equivalents, and continuously improve safety performance.

You will drive safety systems, manage budgets, and collaborate with Manufacturing and Logistics to maintain plant integrity and reliability. Chartered engineers preferred, with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.