Process Safety Engineer

Pareto Recruitment Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to provide cross-functional support on process safety. This role includes coordinating safety analyses, supporting regulatory inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a background in engineering or science, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to health, safety, and environment (HSE) matters.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of COMAH and major accident hazards.
• Experience with HSE and EA regulators.
• Strong grounding in process safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track process hazard analyses.
• Support preparation for COMAH inspections.
• Maintain process safety standards and documentation.
• Embed process safety in operations and design.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

HSE knowledge

Cross-departmental collaboration

Influential skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Role

Job Title: Process Safety Engineer

Reports to: Head of Safety

Role Purpose

Provide cross-functional support on process safety, acting as the focal point for risk assessments, compliance, and improvement initiatives. Be the person who keeps people and sites safe

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track process hazard analyses (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL) and follow-up actions.
• Support preparation and response to COMAH inspections.
• Maintain process safety standards, guides, and compliance documentation.
• Embed process safety within operations and project design.
• Manage external consultants to deliver specialist support.
• Assist with incident investigations and implement improvements.
• Lead fire detection, mitigation, and control strategy reviews.
• Contribute to projects and systems of work (e.g., MOC, alarm management, emergency planning).
• Lead internal audits and communicate findings across the business.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Track and report on process safety performance indicators.

About you

• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Clear, confident communicator at all levels.
• Positive, proactive approach to HSE matters.
• Ability to build strong cross-departmental relationships.
• Influential without formal authority.

Experience & Skills

• Engineering or science background (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge of COMAH and major accident hazard risk.
• Experience with regulators (HSE/EA).
• Strong grounding in process safety principles and management systems.
• Skilled in compliance auditing.
• Familiar with P&IDs and technical drawings.
• Understanding of ALARP principles.
• Able to influence and collaborate across departments