Process Safety Engineer

National Gas; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy provider in the UK is seeking a Project Safety Engineer to lead process safety initiatives across major projects. You will ensure projects are delivered safely and to the highest standards while engaging with stakeholders at multiple levels. The ideal candidate has a degree in process engineering and experience with hazard identification and risk assessment. This position offers a competitive salary and many benefits, including a company car and annual bonus.

Benefits

Company car

26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays

Annual bonus of 6%

Double-match pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Functional Safety required.
• Experience with hazard identification and risk assessment required.
• Proven ability to manage technical issues and deliver projects on time required.

Responsibilities

• Lead process safety engineering for major projects.
• Identify and drive improvements in process safety performance.
• Provide expert technical advice in line with legislation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree in process engineering or a related discipline

Tools

HAZOP

LOPA

DSEAR

ATEX

Job description

Overview

£51,529 to £74,000 + Company Car

UK Wide

About Us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About The Role

Be the driving force behind safer, smarter engineering. As a Project Safety Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the UK's energy infrastructure. Your expertise will help ensure our projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

You’ll be at the heart of our major programmes, leading process safety initiatives that protect people, assets, and the environment. You’ll work across multiple high-profile projects, providing technical leadership and championing best practice in process safety engineering. Your insights and solutions will directly influence the safe delivery of critical national infrastructure.

What you\'ll be doing

• Lead process safety engineering for major projects, delivering high-quality input through studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA.
• Identify and drive improvements in process safety performance across our assets and operations.
• Provide expert technical advice in line with UK Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Support project teams and collaborate with external consultants to solve complex technical challenges.
• Shape and enhance technical standards and procedures, managing technical queries and deviations.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring customer focus and effective communication.

About You

We are looking for someone who is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for process safety and a track record of delivering results in engineering environments. You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative settings and are confident influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Key Requirements & Experience

Essential:

• Degree in process engineering or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of Functional Safety (we\'ll put you through the certification if you don\'t have it).
• Experience with hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FTA).
• Proven ability to manage technical issues, deliver projects on time and on budget, manage Technical Queries and Deviations
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Working knowledge of DSEAR and ATEX

Desirable:

• Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution or actively working towards chartership.
• CompEx qualifications (Ex01-04, Ex12a, Ex12b) desirable.
• Functional Safety Certification desirable

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we can offer you

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
• Company car
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we\'ll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you\'re unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
• Flexible working hours
• Free gym and exercise classes, subsidised canteen and coffee shop onsite at our Warwick office
• Free parking

Inclusive Recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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