Process Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a major industrial manufacturing business in North Lincolnshire to recruit a Process Safety Engineer. This role offers exposure to a significant investment program and a clear path to leadership within the site.

You will develop and implement the Process Safety Management System, lead hazard studies (HAZOP/LOPA), maintain COMAH reports, oversee incident investigations, and support capital projects and the new-build development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or related field.
• Experience in COMAH or high-hazard industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management and risk assessment methods.
• Experience with hazard studies such as HAZOP and LOPA.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and influence operations.
• Aim to develop technically and progress to leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the site's Process Safety Management System.
• Lead and facilitate HAZOP, LOPA, PHR and other hazard studies.
• 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 the new-build development.

Skills

HAZOP

LOPA

COMAH knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Process Engineering or related discipline

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.

Ideally, you'll have:

• 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