Process Safety Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Retirement savings

Group Life Assurance

Income Protection

Employee Shares matched

Digital GP

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is hiring a Process Safety Engineer to develop and implement process safety requirements across Derby, Solihull or Rotherham. The role involves driving a proactive PSM culture, leading PHAs such as HAZOP/LOPA and collaborating with engineering, operations and maintenance teams.

Travel of around 10% is expected across three sites. The successful candidate will hold a degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Process Safety or equivalent experience, demonstrate strong regulatory knowledge

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Safety or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of process safety methods and regulations applicable to high-hazard environments.
• Experience leading PHAs/HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA and translating findings into design improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design, execution and implementation of process safety requirements across sites.
• Lead PHAs/HAZOP/LOPA and other process safety modelling activities.
• Review risk scenarios and implement loss prevention and improvement actions.
• Support functional safety aspects (IEC 61508, ISO EN 61511) and develop PHA facilitation capabilities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance safety.
• Utilise software platforms to manage changes and coordinate site support.
• Identify hazardous area classifications and manage explosive atmosphere considerations.

Skills

Process safety

PHAs/HAZOP/LOPA

IEC 61508/61511

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Chemical/Mechanical/Process Safety degree

Relevant industry experience

Job description

Process Safety Engineer

Derby, Solihull or Rotherham – Full Time Permanent

An exciting opportunity is available for a Process Safety Engineer to join the team in Derby, Solihull or Rotherham on a full-time permanent basis.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Role Overview

As a Process Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, execution and successful implementation of process safety requirements for process operations. This role demands extensive experience in process safety, process engineering, and recognition of functional safety engineering application. You can be based in Derby, Solihull or Rotherham as the role requires support across all 3 locations, you will be required to travel for around 10% of the working week.

What you will be doing

• Understand engineering project scope, specifications, and design criteria while driving a proactive PSM culture at our site(s).
• Implement all aspects of process safety management, including compliance with applicable regulations, reviewing effectiveness of process hazard assessments, supporting PHAs, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL and other process safety modeling activities.
• Complete reviews of scenarios and risk engineering to support design and implementation of PSM projects, including loss prevention, top risk, and leading PHA recommendations and other improvements.
• Support the business with functional safety aspects/ (IEC 61508, ISO EN 61511 and ISAS84) Lead, coordinate and participate in PHAs and willing to get trained to be a PHA facilitator.
• Perform/participate in root cause analysis and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Utilise our software platforms to manage changes and coordinate as required for site assistance.
• Support identification of explosive atmospheres and the completion of hazardous area classifications.

Who we’re looking for

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Safety or a related discipline, or significant relevant experience gained within a chemical operating, manufacturing or pilot plant facility in lieu of a degree.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation and work effectively within a process-driven environment.
• Strong working knowledge of the SEVESO III Directive and its key requirements, with an understanding of how these apply within a high-hazard chemical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex process safety matters clearly and effectively through both written and verbal methods.
• Confident in professionally raising awareness of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and non-compliance matters, with the ability to engage constructively with all levels of site personnel and influence positive safety behaviours.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to process safety, with the ability to build effective relationships across engineering, operations, maintenance and wider site functions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of process safety, regulatory compliance and operational discipline.

Regional Benefits

• Our People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary.
• You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling.
• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce Group
• Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Close Date: 11th September 2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.