Process Safety Engineer (Chemical)

Winsearch; Eccles; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in England is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to drive plant and process design, with a focus on safety and compliance in a COMAH-regulated environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in chemical engineering and strong leadership skills. The role offers a salary of £55,000 to £65,000 and a variety of employee benefits, including a Total Rewards Program and 26 days of holidays.

Benefits

Total Rewards Program

401(K) Savings Plan

Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits

Life Insurance and Disability

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Services

Online Coaching Programs

26 days holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong experience in chemical/process engineering within a COMAH-regulated environment.
• A proven track record in process safety, compliance, and plant optimisation.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-hazard chemical processes.
• Champion COMAH and REACH compliance.
• Drive HAZOPs and safety envelope development.
• Oversee plant commissioning and modifications.
• Train and mentor operators during trials and process rollouts.

Skills

Process safety

Chemical/process engineering

Troubleshooting skills

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Job description

Process Safety Engineer (Chemical)

Eccles

Monday to Friday - Flexible Time

From £55,000 to £65,000

The Role

You'll be instrumental in driving plant and process design, maintenance, and development, with a laser focus on safety, compliance, and innovation in a COMAH site.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, inspection, and development of high-hazard chemical processes.
• Champion COMAH and REACH compliance, keeping us ahead of regulatory expectations.
• Drive HAZOPs, process optimisation, and safety envelope development.
• Oversee plant commissioning and modifications—from concept to documentation and delivery.
• Partner with HSE, regulators, and auditors to prove our performance.
• Play a pivotal role in our COMAH Intervention Programme, focusing on Process Safety and Aging Plant strategies.
• Train, mentor, and support operators during trials, commissioning, and process rollouts.

The Candidate

• Strong experience in chemical/process engineering within a COMAH-regulated environment.
• A proven track record in process safety, compliance, and plant optimisation.
• Sharp troubleshooting skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
• The confidence to lead multi-disciplinary teams and engage with senior stakeholders, regulators, and auditors.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Benefits

• Total Rewards Program
• 401(K) Savings Plan
• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Services
• Online Coaching Programs
• 26 days holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Diversity and Inclusion

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

Contact

Please contact Marie Brisson at Winsearch UK for further information.