Senior Safety Engineer

NES Fircroft; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent engineering & technology consultancy is seeking a Functional & Process Safety Engineer to deliver expertise across safety-critical projects in energy and industrial sectors. The role requires an engineering degree and 5+ years of relevant experience. You'll manage safety lifecycle processes and lead various safety studies. This position offers flexibility in location and varied project involvement, boosting career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible UK location

Varied projects

Strong technical focus

Career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in safety/process engineering.
• Background in oil & gas, energy, petrochemical, or similar industries.
• Consulting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver functional & process safety expertise across the asset lifecycle.
• Manage the functional safety lifecycle (IEC 61508 / 61511) up to SIL 3.
• Lead and support HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, FMEA, FTA and related studies.

Skills

Functional & process safety expertise

HAZOP

LOPA

QRA

FMEA

FTA

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical, Process, Control / Automation or similar)

Job description

Functional & Process Safety Engineer

UK (Flexible) | Permanent

An independent engineering & technology consultancy is looking for a Functional & Process Safety Engineer to support safety-critical projects across energy, low-carbon, and industrial sectors.

What you’ll do :

• Deliver functional & process safety expertise across the asset lifecycle
• Manage the functional safety lifecycle (IEC 61508 / 61511) up to SIL 3
• Lead and support HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, FMEA, FTA and related studies
• Develop SRS , proof testing, and safety management arrangements
• Support ALARP demonstrations , ATEX / DSEAR, and risk reduction strategies
• Act as a technical authority across multiple projects and clients

What we’re looking for :

• Engineering degree (Chemical, Process, Control / Automation or similar)
• ~ 5+ years’ experience in safety / process engineering
• Background in oil & gas, energy, petrochemical, or similar industries
• Consulting experience a plus

Why apply?

Flexible UK location | Varied projects | Strong technical focus | Career progression