Technical Safety Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team in the UK’s energy sector as a Technical Safety Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will ensure safety compliance and drive innovation across offshore and onshore projects. Your expertise will guide safety engineering activities, including risk assessments and safety studies, while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational safety. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a company that prioritizes expertise and safety. If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding role, this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in safety engineering and relevant degrees.
• Proficiency in safety assessment software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety engineering activities including HAZID and risk assessments.
• Support compliance with UK legislation and industry best practices.

Skills

Safety Engineering

Technical Communication

Analytical Skills

Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Process Safety

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PHAST

FLARESIM

PHA-Pro

BowTie XP

MS Office

Job description

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NES Fircroft is proud to be partnering with one of the world’s leading independent Oil & Gas companies in their search for Technical Safety Engineers to join their growing QSHE team, based in Norwich.

Our client operates across the globe, with this opportunity focusing on their UK subsidiary, which oversees key operations in the Southern North Sea. This is your chance to contribute to high-impact offshore and onshore projects, ensuring technical safety compliance and innovation at every stage.

The Role

As Technical Safety Engineer, you’ll play a crucial part in supporting the safe and efficient operation of offshore assets. Working within the QSHE team, you’ll be the go-to expert for safety engineering, offering in-house guidance and driving compliance with UK legislation and industry best practices.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll lead and support a wide range of safety engineering activities, including:

• Facilitating and chairing safety studies – HAZID, ALARP, Bowtie, Total Risk Management, and more
• Creating Barrier Diagrams (Bowties) and developing risk visualisation tools
• Consequence modelling using PHAST and FLARESIM software
• Conducting Mini QRAs with event and fault tree development
• Carrying out Hazardous Area Classification and Fire & Explosion Risk Assessments
• Preparing Safety Case material changes and conducting 5-Year Thorough Reviews
• Applying knowledge of COMAH regulations and (ideally) Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

What We’re Looking For

A strong technical background – Degree in Process Safety, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

Software skills – Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel), PHAST, PHA-Pro, BowTie XP, FLARESIM

Great communicator – Able to clearly present technical findings and liaise effectively with senior stakeholders and regulators

Organised & analytical – You thrive under pressure, manage multiple priorities with ease, and are confident in your technical judgement

Desirable but not essential

• Experience working with COMAH regulations
• Exposure to CFD Modelling

Why Apply?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking team at the heart of the UK’s energy sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark in a pivotal role with a company that values expertise, innovation, and safety above all else.

Ready to step into a role that challenges and rewards in equal measure?