Senior Technical Safety Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Technical Safety Engineer to work on high-impact energy projects, including carbon capture, hydrogen, and renewables. The role involves performing technical safety studies, leading assessments, and supervising junior engineers. A degree in Engineering and significant experience in Technical Safety Engineering are required. This role offers a hybrid working model for flexibility.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Technical Safety Engineering within Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong working knowledge of UK and international safety and design standards.
• Proven experience working through all project phases (Concept, FEED, Detail Design).

Responsibilities

• Perform technical safety studies and engineering analyses.
• Deliver high-quality Technical Safety outputs.
• Lead or support HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL assessments.
• Supervise junior engineers and maintain project quality standards.
• Contribute to the development of internal technical standards.

Skills

Technical Safety Engineering

Risk assessment methodologies

Collaborative mindset

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, or relevant discipline)

Tools

Safety design tools

Job description

Senior Technical Safety Engineer – Hybrid – Hampshire (UK)

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy working across energy transition projects, including carbon capture, hydrogen, renewables, onshore and offshore oil & gas.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work on high-impact energy projects while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model.

Location
Hampshire, UK – Hybrid working available (approx. 60% remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical safety studies, engineering analyses, and calculations in line with company standards and international codes

• Deliver high-quality Technical Safety outputs including:

  • Fire and Gas detection system design

  • Active and passive fire protection systems

  • Hazardous area classification

  • Risk assessments (QRA, FERA, EERA, ESSA, flare and vent studies)

  • HSE philosophies

  • RAM (Reliability, Availability & Maintainability) studies

• Lead or support HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL assessments

• Supervise junior engineers and ensure project schedules and quality standards are maintained

• Contribute to the development of internal technical standards and procedures

• Assist in preparing manhour estimates and work plans for proposals and projects

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, and industry practices

• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to support safe and efficient project execution

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Engineering (Chemical, Process, or relevant discipline)

• Significant experience in Technical Safety Engineering within onshore and offshore Oil & Gas projects

• Proven experience working through all phases of projects (Concept, FEED, Detail Design)

• Strong working knowledge of UK and international safety and design standards

• Experience in risk assessment methodologies and safety design tools

• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative mindset