Senior Safety Engineer

Airswift; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Energy Company is looking for a Safety Engineer in Glasgow to lead safety projects within high-hazard industries such as Oil & Gas and Renewables. You will deliver projects with technical excellence, conduct safety assessments, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to business growth and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Chartered status or close to obtaining it is preferred.
• Strong experience in the energy sector is required.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and lead scopes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety engineering projects with technical excellence.
• Conduct safety assessments including QRA and compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and prepare proposals.

Skills

Risk and safety management

Technical writing

Process/Technical Safety

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering or related discipline

Tools

QRA

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 preferred)
• 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