Senior Safety Engineer

NRL Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer to join their Team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. In this role, you will oversee safety projects across high-hazard industries, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Excellent opportunity for professional growth while contributing to critical energy transition initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Process/Technical Safety within the Energy sector.
• Familiarity with COMAH and Safety Case Regulations.
• Experience contributing to successful bids and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technically excellent safety projects.
• Conduct safety assessments including QRA and Formal Safety Assessments.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Risk management

Safety assessment

Technical report writing

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering or related discipline

Chartered status with a recognized institution

Tools

PHAST

Job description

Senior Safety Engineer Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh

About the Role

As a Senior Safety Engineer to join our world-class Technical/Process Safety team. Ideally based in our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, you will play a key role in supporting and leading safety projects across high-hazard industries such as Oil & Gas, Low Carbon, and Renewables. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the energy transition while mentoring junior engineers and developing your own technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technically excellent safety projects.
• Conduct safety assessments including consequence analysis, QRA, Formal Safety Assessments, and Safety Case/COMAH compliance.
• Author high-quality technical reports.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates for new work scopes.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Engage directly with clients and build strong relationships.
• Perform additional tasks as required, aligned with your skills and development goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in a relevant engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered status with a recognized institution.
• Proven experience in Process/Technical Safety, ideally within the Energy sector.
• Strong background in risk and safety management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and meet delivery/cost targets.
• Proficiency in QRA and consequence analysis (preferably using PHAST).
• Familiarity with COMAH and Safety Case Regulations.
• Skilled in technical report writing and reviewing.
• Experience contributing to successful bids and proposals.

Core Competencies & Behaviours

• Passion for technically challenging engineering projects.
• Proactive, driven, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Client-facing experience with commercial awareness.
• Highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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