Senior Technical Safety Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Technical Safety Engineer in Basingstoke. The role involves working on projects from feasibility to design stages, particularly in LNG and renewable energy sectors. Candidates should have a degree in Chemical Engineering and experience in technical safety analysis. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for significant remote work. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in technical safety roles.
• Chartered Engineer status or certified process safety practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, calculations, and engineering studies.
• Supervise activities of assigned subordinates.
• Review and approve documents and drawings.
• Provide technical guidance on safety design requirements.
• Coordinate within disciplines and across teams.
• Assist in estimating manhours for proposals.

Skills

Technical safety analysis

Risk Analysis

Hazardous Area Classification

Fire Protection

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Role: Senior Technical Safety Engineer

Location: Basingstoke, UK

Duration: 12 Months minimum

Rate: £Negotiable

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week

SmartWorking (Hybrid Working)

Our client operates a SmartWorking policy allowing personnel to work for up to 12 working days/month from home or a similar secure UK location. These days can be available even during leave periods, typically resulting in around 60% remote work opportunity.

Description of Project/Role and Main Responsibilities

A Senior Engineer with expertise in technical safety is needed to support various projects, reporting to the Project Discipline Lead Engineer.

Projects range from Feasibility to Basic Design and FEED stages, involving onshore/offshore oil/gas facilities, with a focus on LNG and renewable energy facilities.

The main responsibilities include:

• Perform analysis, calculations, and engineering studies, producing technical safety deliverables in accordance with company standards, procedures, and international codes/standards. Experience in Loss Prevention Activities (e.g., F&G Design, Fire Protection, Hazardous Area Classification), Risk Analysis (QRA, FERA, EERA, ESSA, Flare/Vent Studies), HSE Philosophies, RAM Studies, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL assessment.
• Supervise activities of assigned subordinates to ensure adherence to technical standards and project schedules.
• Review and approve documents and drawings produced by team members.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues on safety design requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces within disciplines and across multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in developing company standards and procedures.
• Assist in estimating manhours and planning for proposals and projects.
• Stay updated with technological developments, standards, and procedures.
• Participate in safety reviews such as HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL assessments.

Candidate's qualifications, professional experience, and skills required for the position

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, accredited by a relevant chartered engineering institute (e.g., IChemE).
• Chartered Engineer status or certified process safety practitioner preferred.