Senior Design HSE

Scantec Personnel Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Technical Safety Engineer to lead technical safety workstreams for Hydrogen and Oil & Gas projects. This role offers the chance to manage deliverables across FEED and Detailed Design phases while ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Ideal for a seasoned engineer, this position emphasizes leadership, communication, and stakeholder management in a hybrid work environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and safety in a growing sector, where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering FEED and Detail Design projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK safety regulations and engineering codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical safety deliverables across FEED phases.
• Allocate tasks to junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Technical Safety Engineering

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Knowledge of UK Safety Regulations

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PHAST software

Job description

Salary: Competitive Rate - Can be Outside of Scope of IR35- pending Determination

Job Reference: JOB-89812

Published: 08-05-2025

Duration: 12 Months +

Expiry Date: 05-06-2025

Country: United Kingdom

Principal Technical Safety Engineer – Hydrogen / Oil & Gas Projects
Location: Manchester or Aberdeen (Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite)
Contract Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week

We are currently supporting an exciting opportunity for a Principal Technical Safety Engineer to take a lead role in the delivery of technical safety workstreams for Hydrogen and Oil & Gas FEED projects in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage technical safety deliverables across FEED and Detailed Design phases.

Allocate project tasks to junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Produce, check, and approve design safety documentation.

Participate in HAZOPs, hazard studies, and multidisciplinary design reviews.

Liaise with other engineering disciplines to ensure coordinated project delivery.

Report progress and issues to the Project Engineering Manager.

Ensure compliance with UK regulations and industry best practice.

(Desirable) Use of PHAST software for consequence modelling.

Requirements:

Proven experience delivering FEED and Detail Design projects in high-hazard industries such as Oil & Gas, Power, or Nuclear.

Strong working knowledge of UK safety regulations and engineering codes of practice.

Previous experience in a technical leadership role.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setup (3+ days on site).

This is a great opportunity for a seasoned safety engineer looking to take ownership of complex projects in a growing and future-focused sector.

To apply or find out more, please email me at [e-mail] or call me on 0151 666 8929.