Lead Technical Safety Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks a Lead Technical Safety Engineer to spearhead safety engineering efforts. This permanent role in London offers a competitive salary and bonus structure, with responsibilities including risk analysis and safety workshops. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in oil & gas.
• Recognised certifications like Functional Safety and HAZOP Leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Safety, Risk and Loss Prevention studies.
• Facilitate safety workshops including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL and LOPA.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering Degree (Chemical or related discipline)

Master’s Degree

Tools

Digital tools for safety and risk studies

Job description

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We are currently looking to speak with experienced Technical Safety Engineers interested in taking on a Principal-level role based in London. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, with bonus (specific range available upon discussion)

Company Overview:

Our client is a market-leading advisory company delivering high-quality technical and strategic services to the global energy sector. With a focus on innovation and energy transition, they support projects across traditional oil & gas, hydrogen, CCS, and wider decarbonisation programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute a variety of Technical Safety, Risk and Loss Prevention, and RAM studies
• Facilitate formal safety workshops including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL and LOPA
• Carry out and deliver QRA, FERA, EERA, and other risk-based analyses
• Contribute to risk-based design and ALARP justification processes
• Provide Loss Prevention engineering expertise: Active/Passive Fire Protection, Blast Protection, F&G Systems, Hazardous Area Classification, and associated design deliverables
• Advise on UK regulatory requirements including Safety Case and COMAH development
• Support multidisciplinary teams with a creative, problem-solving mindset in a collaborative project environment

Qualifications and Experience:

• Engineering Degree (Chemical or related discipline); Master’s preferred
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, preferably within consultancy or operator roles in upstream/downstream oil & gas
• Proven leadership in safety engineering and technical integrity for major projects
• Recognised certifications such as Functional Safety and HAZOP Leader (preferred)
• Deep knowledge of relevant UK and international standards and safety legislation
• Proficiency in scenario-based risk analysis, SECE identification, barrier management, and performance standards development
• Familiarity with digital tools and approaches for safety and risk studies
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned technical safety professional to take on a senior leadership position within a highly respected organisation at the forefront of energy transition.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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