Senior Process Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester seeks a Senior Process Safety Engineer to manage safety projects in high-hazard industries. This hybrid role offers up to £65,000 per annum plus benefits. Key responsibilities include leading safety projects, facilitating hazard studies, and mentoring junior team members. Applicants must have strong technical knowledge, a relevant degree, and eligibility for UK security clearance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer required.
• Proven ability to manage project teams is essential.
• Eligible for UK security clearance due to job nature.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and risk projects across various sectors.
• Facilitate hazard studies like HAZOP and LOPA.
• Produce COMAH Safety Reports and conduct assessments.
• Mentor junior consultants and coordinate project teams.

Skills

Strong technical capability in safety techniques

Excellent communication skills

Technical report writing

Ability to lead and manage project teams

In-depth knowledge of UK safety legislation

Education

Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Control/Electrical Engineering

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Senior Process Safety Engineer, manchester

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Client:

E3 Recruitment

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Process Safety Consultant to join a leading engineering consultancy, delivering complex safety projects across high-hazard industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, clean energy and nuclear. This is a hybrid, days-based permanent role based in the Greater Manchester Region, offering up to £65,000 per annum DOE, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
This role blends technical project delivery with client leadership. You will manage safety and risk projects from concept through to completion, ensuring high-quality outputs, budget alignment, and compliance with UK safety regulations. Your expertise will support clients through regulatory frameworks such as COMAH, ALARP, and functional safety standards.
As a Senior Process Safety Consultant, you will also mentor junior team members, lead multidisciplinary delivery teams, and contribute to the growth and development of the safety function through both technical excellence and trusted advisory support.
Senior Process Safety Consultant Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver safety and risk projects across a variety of sectors.
• Facilitate hazard studies including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, ALARP, OBRA, and FMEA.
• Produce COMAH Safety Reports and conduct formal assessments such as QRA and consequence modelling.
• Lead development and improvement of PS management systems.
• Deliver functional safety and machinery safety project scopes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior consultants.
• Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support business development through client engagement and identification of new opportunities.

Senior Process Safety Consultant Requirements:

• Strong technical capability in safety techniques (e.g., HAZOP, QRA, ALARP, LOPA, OBRA)
• Chartered Engineer with a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Control/Electrical Engineering
• Excellent communication and technical report writing skills
• Proven ability to lead and manage project teams
• In-depth knowledge of UK safety legislation and major accident hazard regulations
• Eligible for UK security clearance (due to the nature of some work)

Please apply direct or contact Sean Turner at E3R for further information regarding this Senior Process Safety Consultant opportunity.