Senior Safety Engineer

NES Fircroft; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent engineering & technology consultancy is seeking a Functional & Process Safety Engineer to support safety-critical projects. The role requires delivering safety expertise across the lifecycle and managing safety processes. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and 5+ years of experience in safety/process engineering, preferably in oil & gas or energy sectors. This position offers a flexible UK location and varied projects focused on technical excellence.

Benefits

Career progression

Varied projects

Strong technical focus

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in safety/process engineering.
• Background in oil & gas, energy, petrochemical industries.
• Experience in consulting is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Functional safety expertise

Process safety management

HAZOP and LOPA

Risk assessment techniques

Technical authority roles

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