Senior Safety Engineer

Airswift; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is partnering with a major Energy Company to find a Safety Engineer in Glasgow. The role involves delivering safety engineering projects within high-hazard industries. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, strong experience in the energy sector, and chartered status or be close to obtaining it.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline required.
• Chartered status preferred.
• Strong experience in Process/Technical Safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety engineering projects with technical excellence.
• Conduct safety assessments (e.g., QRA, COMAH).
• Mentor and lead junior engineers.

Skills

Risk and safety management

Technical writing

Peer-review

Client engagement

Education

Degree in relevant engineering or related discipline

Chartered status or close to obtaining it

Tools

PHAST

Job description

Airswift is partnering with amajor Energy Companyon an exciting opportunity for aSafety EngineerinGlasgow, United Kingdom.

You will support and lead a range of safety projects within high-hazard industries, including Oil & Gas, Renewables, and Low Carbon energy, contributing to the energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safety engineering projects with technical excellence
• Conduct safety assessments (e.g., consequence analysis, QRA, FSA, COMAH/Safety Case compliance)
• Write and review technical reports
• Mentor and lead junior engineers
• Prepare proposals and cost estimations for new scopes
• Engage directly with clients and help build strong relationships
• Contribute to business growth and continuous improvement
• Perform additional duties as reasonably required by the organization

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in a relevant engineering or related discipline
• Chartered status (or close to obtaining it)
• Strong experience in Process/Technical Safety within the energy sector
• Proficiency in risk and safety management, QRA, and consequence analysis (PHAST )
• Solid knowledge of COMAH, Safety Case Regulations, and other relevant standards
• Proven ability to lead scopes, manage budgets, and meet deadlines
• Strong technical writing and peer-review skills
• Experience contributing to winning proposals

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