Senior Technical Safety Engineer

Altrad Services; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad Services seeks a Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join our engineering team in delivering technical and process safety services across energy, chemical and high-hazard sectors. You will guide safety studies from concept through to EPC, providing technical leadership and trusted client advice.

The role emphasises leading HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA/SIL studies, producing safety reports and applying COMAH/Seveso and IEC standards, while supporting business development and maintaining strong client

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in Process/Technical Safety Engineering, preferably in consultancy.
• Experience leading HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA and SIL studies.
• Proficient in consequence modelling and risk assessment tools (DNV PHAST/SAFETI).
• Knowledge of COMAH/Seveso and IEC 61508/61511; client relationship skills.
• Chartered Engineer status desirable; HAZOP/LOPA Leader certification desirable.
• Experience with hydrogen, CCUS or energy transition projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, facilitate and deliver technical safety studies including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL assessments, QRA and Safety Case development.
• Prepare, review and approve technical safety reports, philosophies, specifications and other safety documentation.
• Perform and review consequence modelling and quantitative risk assessments using PHAST/SAFETI.
• Provide independent technical assurance and peer review of project deliverables.
• Ensure safety deliverables meet quality, budget and schedule targets.
• Act as the primary technical safety interface with clients and stakeholders.
• Represent Altrad as a subject matter expert in client meetings and regulatory engagements.
• Support business development through proposals and technical thought leadership.
• Assist Project Managers with planning, estimating and resourcing technical safety scopes.

Skills

Hazard studies lead

Consequence modelling

Client relations

Safety reporting

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

CEng desirable

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DNV PHAST

SAFETI

Job description

Senior Technical Safety Engineer

Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join our engineering team.

This role will support clients across the energy, chemical, and high-hazard industries, delivering technical and process safety services throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and FEED through to EPC. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, act as a trusted advisor to clients, and ensure the delivery of high-quality safety engineering solutions.

Key Deliverables

• Lead, facilitate and deliver technical safety studies including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL assessments, QRA and Safety Case development.
• Prepare, review and approve technical safety reports, philosophies, specifications and other safety documentation.
• Perform and review consequence modelling (fire, explosion and dispersion) and quantitative risk assessments using industry-standard software such as DNV PHAST and SAFETI.
• Provide independent technical assurance and peer review of project deliverables.
• Ensure all technical safety deliverables are completed to the required quality standards, within budget and to agreed project schedules.
• Act as the primary technical safety interface with clients, building strong working relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Represent Altrad as a subject matter expert during client meetings, workshops and regulatory engagements.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, technical presentations and thought leadership activities.
• Support Project Managers with planning, estimating and resourcing technical safety scopes of work.
• Promote consistency, quality and continuous improvement across technical safety deliverables.
• Apply relevant UK and international legislation, standards and industry best practice, including COMAH/Seveso and IEC 61508/61511.
• Maintain awareness of emerging safety technologies, methodologies and industry developments.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in Process/Technical Safety Engineering, preferably within a consultancy or engineering services environment.
• Demonstrable experience leading and facilitating HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL and other hazard and risk studies.
• Proficient in consequence modelling and risk assessment software such as DNV PHAST, SAFETI or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of COMAH/Seveso legislation, IEC 61508/61511 and recognised risk management methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development activities.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional registration is desirable.
• TÜV or recognised HAZOP/LOPA Leader certification is highly desirable.
• Experience of UK CDM Regulations and their application to engineering projects is advantageous.
• Experience supporting hydrogen, CCUS or wider energy transition projects is desirable.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of consultancy project delivery.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Committed to continuous improvement and promoting best practice in technical safety engineering.