Principal Technical Safety Engineer - PSC

Wood PLC; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Technical Safety Engineer to join their team in Reading, UK. The role involves preparing and executing safety activities, reviewing project documentation, and conducting safety studies. Candidates should hold a degree in Chemical or Process Engineering and possess significant experience in the process industry. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model and emphasizes the value of a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Chemical or Process Engineering.
• Membership of a recognised professional institution.
• Experience within an engineering contractor, consultancy, or relevant organisation.
• Experience in the process industry and energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and executing process safety activities and deliverables.
• Conducting safety studies and risk assessments both qualitative and quantitative.
• Liaising with project management and client.

Skills

Process safety management

Risk assessment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Membership of a recognised professional institution

Job description

Principal Technical Safety Engineer - PSC

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Job Description

Join Wood! It’s a future for all ofus. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.

Wood currently has a requirement in our Technical HSE group for Principal and Senior Design Safety Engineers to work on an agency basis in our Reading office.

We are currently looking for professionals with the drive and commitment to make a genuine difference to ensure that Wood continues to differentiate itself from its competitors by delivering quality projects to our client’s requirements.

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and executing process safety activities and deliverables including HSE Philosophies, HSE Plans, HAZOP, HAZID and SIL
• Participating in HAZOP, HAZID and SIL reviews
• Reviewing project documentation
• Conducting safety studies and risk assessments both qualitative and quantitative
• Conducting process safety reviews and audits
• Meeting project deadlines and milestones for deliverables
• Liaising with project management and client
• Interpret process safety related legislation and standards
• Conduct technical work within budgetary and time constraints

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Qualifications

• Degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably Chemical or Process Engineering
• Membership of a recognised professional institution
• Experience within an engineering contractor or consultancy, operator, or other relevant organisation
• Experience of working in the process industry and energy, oil and gas, refining and petrochemical sectors
• Exhibit a broad experience of a range of process safety topics and be able to demonstrate understanding across these topics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills and general computing skills
• Experience working across multiple business sectors

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25561
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 12/19/2025, 01:10 PM
• Apply Before 02/27/2026, 01:10 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)