Senior Safety Engineer

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

Job summary

An independent engineering & technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a Functional & Process Safety Engineer to support safety-critical projects across energy and industrial sectors. The role requires an engineering degree and over 5 years of experience in safety or process engineering. You'll manage the safety lifecycle and lead various risk assessment studies. This position offers flexible location, varied projects, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Flexible UK location

Career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ 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.
• Act as a technical authority across multiple projects and clients.

Skills

Functional and process safety expertise

HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, FMEA, FTA

Risk reduction strategies

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