Senior Safety Engineer

Kent; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer responsible for coordinating engineering deliverables in a hybrid working model. This role requires a Master's in Chemical Engineering and experience in the oil and gas sector. Key responsibilities include supervising engineers, preparing safety studies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and experience with risk analysis and process safety software.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive work policies

Qualifications

• Typically holds a Masters Degree in chemical engineering or post‑graduate Process Safety qualification.
• Chartered status preferred.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry with consultancy FEED projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering deliverables and provide project progress reporting.
• Supervise other engineers and specific deliverables.
• Prepare and review safety studies and loss prevention deliverables.

Skills

Process Safety

Risk Analysis

Safety Standards

Excellent communication

Supervisory skills

Education

Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering

Post-graduate Process Safety qualification

Tools

PHAST

Flaresim

RAM

Job description

Description

About the job :

Kent is looking for a Senior Safety Engineer who will be responsible for coordinating the production of engineering deliverables and providing progress reporting for a project in accordance with the project plan. Typically works as a Process Safety engineer reporting to the lead engineer on a feasibility concept FEED detailed design or EPC project. Undertakes specified tasks / areas of work dependent on size and complexity of project as defined by the lead engineer or project / project engineering manager. Supervising and checking the work of other engineers as delegated by the lead engineer / group manager. Responsible for communicating technical / project issues potentially impacting the project to the lead engineer.

We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work with a requirement to be in the Woking office four days a week. This approach supports the development of a strong and effective team dynamic within Engineering.

Skills & Responsibilities :

• Can be technically responsible for an area of work and supervises preparation of specific deliverables.
• Supervising and checking the work of other engineers as delegated by the lead engineer / group manager.
• Undertakes specific tasks / area of work as defined by the lead / principal engineer for Process Safety.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies and divergences from original proposal / contract under the supervision of the lead / principal engineer.
• Participates in factory acceptance tests.
• Supports the preparation of the Process Safety TDR and executes allocated tasks within the requirements of the project execution plan and TDR.
• Ensures compliance with Kents ISO accredited QMS and project specific procedures guides and standards.
• In consultation with Process group manager takes responsibility for identifying own development needs and ensuring that agreed development goals are met taking due cognisance of project commitments.
• Responsible for personal training and development in consultation with Process group manager.
• Performs related duties as and when instructed by lead / principal engineer or group manager.
• Prepare / review safety studies report independently such as QRA FERARAM etc.
• Prepare and Review of loss prevention deliverables such fire protection philosophy HAC schedule PFP schedule layouts fire water demand calculations etc.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein the employee may be required to perform other ad‑hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employees skills capabilities and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employees current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Yourknowledge / skillseducationandexperience :

• Typically holds a Masters Degree in chemical engineering or post‑graduate Process Safety qualification.
• Chartered status preferred.
• Experience of working for engineering / client organisations in the oil and gas industry.
• Exposure to consultancy FEED / detailed design and EPC projects.
• Knowledge of applicable international and industry specifications standards and codes.
• Knowledge of safety and quality procedures and best practice.
• Experience of managing Risk Analysis (e.g. QRA FERA EERA ESSA RAM Flare / Vent Studies)
• Hand on Experience of running process safety software such as PHAST Flaresim RAM Maros etc
• Human Factors engineering design implementation experience.
• Experience of UK safety case and COMAH requirements
• Experience of UK applicable HSE regulations
• Experience in development of bow tie and identification of Safety Critical Elements

Communication :

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behaviour / Core Competencies :

• Good coordination monitoring and supervisory skills.
• Cost awareness.
• Proactive approach.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.

HSSEQ :

The Employee shall observe the Health Safety Sustainability Environment and Quality rules of the Company; its clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves thrive and develop. From day one we offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds cultures and abilities.

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Databases,Embedded Software,IDS,System Design,C / C++,Military Experience,Risk Analysis,Systems Engineering,Waterfall,Requirements Management,OSHA,EHS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1