Process Safety Engineer

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd, on behalf of a major North Lincolnshire industrial manufacturing client, seeks a Process Safety Engineer to develop and drive the site's Process Safety Management System. You will work with operations, engineering and manufacturing teams to manage risk and ensure compliance.

The role offers exposure to major capital projects, succession planning and a clear path toward leadership, with emphasis on hazard studies, incident investigations and ongoing safety

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in COMAH or high-hazard industrial environment.
• Solid understanding of process safety management and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with hazard studies such as HAZOP and LOPA.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and influence operational teams.
• Ambition to develop technically and progress towards leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the site's Process Safety Management System.
• Lead hazard studies including HAZOP and LOPA.
• Maintain COMAH Safety Reports and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, audits and improvement initiatives.
• Champion Management of Change processes.
• Provide process safety guidance and coaching across the site.
• Support process safety activities across major capital projects and new-build development.

Skills

Hazard studies

Stakeholder engagement

Process safety management

COMAH/high-hazard experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering

Job description

Process Safety Engineer - Industrial Manufacturing - North Lincolnshire - £50-70k + benefits

We're working with a major industrial manufacturing business who are looking for a Process Safety Engineer to join their team.

The site is entering an exciting period of significant investment, with numerous projects planned, including a major new-build development. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a varied project portfolio while helping shape the future of process safety across the business.

Importantly, the appointment forms part of the site's longer-term succession planning, offering a genuine opportunity for the successful candidate to develop into a future leadership position, whilst learning from some exceptionally experienced individuals.

The Role

Working closely with operational, engineering and manufacturing teams, responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing the site's Process Safety Management System.
• Leading and facilitating HAZOP, LOPA, PHR and other hazard studies.
• Maintaining COMAH Safety Reports and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Leading incident investigations, audits and improvement initiatives.
• Championing Management of Change processes.
• Providing process safety guidance and coaching across the site.
• Supporting process safety activities across major capital projects and the new-build development.

About You

We're interested in hearing from both established Process Safety professionals and well-rounded Process Engineers looking to specialise in process safety.

• A degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within a COMAH or high-hazard industrial environment.
• A good understanding of process safety management and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience or exposure to hazard studies, including HAZOP and LOPA.
• The confidence to engage with stakeholders and influence operational teams.
• Ambition to develop technically and progress towards a future leadership role.

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity to join a business undergoing substantial investment, offering major project exposure, the chance to influence site-wide process safety and a clear longer-term career development opportunity through succession planning.

Whether you're already specialising in Process Safety or are a strong Process Engineer looking to take your career in that direction, this could be an excellent next move.