Senior Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global consultancy redefining energy innovation as a Senior Safety Engineer. You'll enhance safety solutions across high-hazard industries, engage directly with clients, and foster a supportive team environment. Enjoy flexible hybrid work and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive and inclusive environment

Access to family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
• Chartered (or approaching chartered status) is preferred.
• Substantial experience in Process or Technical Safety needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-related studies focused on client outcomes.
• Conduct safety assessments for high-hazard industries.
• Develop high-quality technical reports.

Skills

Safety and risk management methodologies

Strong report writing

Communication skills in English

Mentoring others

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered status (or working towards)

Job description

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Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh (flexible options available)

Employment Type: Permanent | Hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH)

Sector: Energy (Oil & Gas, Low Carbon, Renewables)

Join a Leading Global Consultancy at the Forefront of Energy Innovation

Are you passionate about technical excellence and ready to play a key role in delivering impactful safety solutions across high-hazard industries? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Safety Engineer to join our client’s renowned consultancy – a future-focused, people-centric company redefining what's possible in the energy sector.

You will help deliver and lead safety commissions, support clients across the energy transition, and play a central role in developing internal capability. This is an ideal role for a collaborative, forward-thinking professional who thrives in technically challenging environments and is keen to contribute to both client success and team growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead or support delivery of safety-related studies and projects with a focus on technical quality and client outcomes.
• Conduct safety assessments for high-hazard industries, including QRA, consequence analysis, COMAH/Safety Case Regulations, and formal safety assessments.
• Develop high-quality technical reports and review the work of others.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Engage directly with clients to understand needs, offer expert advice, and build lasting relationships.
• Prepare winning proposals and cost estimations for new opportunities.
• Ensure delivery aligns with scope, budget, schedule, and internal quality standards.
• Embrace flexibility to support other business needs or ad-hoc tasks that align with your skills and development.

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered (or working toward chartered status in the near term).
• Substantial experience in Process or Technical Safety, ideally within the energy sector.
• Strong grounding in safety and risk management methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in QRA and consequence analysis, with PHAST knowledge preferred.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation (e.g., COMAH, Safety Case Regulations) and ability to apply this effectively.

Skills & Attributes

• Technically curious, motivated by excellence, and passionate about delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Strong report writing and communication skills in English (both written and verbal).
• Confident managing and mentoring others.
• Able to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Commercially aware and confident supporting business development and proposal efforts.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a world-class team redefining energy consulting.
• Work on cutting-edge, meaningful projects in Oil & Gas, Low Carbon, and Renewables.
• Flexible hybrid working – our culture values results and trust.
• Enjoy a supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages personal and professional development.
• Access to family-friendly policies, inclusive benefits, and employee resource networks from day one.

Ready to shape the future of energy, safely?

Apply now and let’s explore how your expertise can help us go further, together.

Contact our Global Head of Recruitment Elle Tyler for full position details and to discuss further.

We’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we’re dedicated to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace. If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know — we’re here to help.