Senior Process Safety Engineer in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Process Safety Consultant to manage complex safety projects across various sectors. This hybrid role in Greater Manchester offers up to £65,000 per annum plus benefits. Key responsibilities include leading safety projects, conducting hazard studies, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering degree, strong safety technique capabilities, and knowledge of UK regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong capability in HAZOP, QRA, ALARP, LOPA, OBRA.
• Eligible for UK security clearance.
• In-depth knowledge of UK safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver safety and risk projects.
• Facilitate hazard studies including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA.
• Produce COMAH Safety Reports and conduct assessments.

Skills

Technical capability in safety techniques

Excellent communication skills

Technical report writing

Project team leadership

Education

Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Control/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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.