Technical Safety Specialist (Project Support)
Urenco Global
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Job summary
Urenco is seeking a Technical Safety Specialist (Project Support) to implement safety frameworks across a global project portfolio. You will support hazard studies, risk assessments, and safety verification across nuclear, chemical, electrical, and process disciplines.
Responsibilities include coordinating with Design Authority and R&D teams to integrate safety requirements into designs, reviewing safety deliverables, and ensuring compliance with legislation and Urenco standards.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of technical safety concepts and risk assessment.
- Experience with safety studies such as HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA.
- Knowledge of applicable HSE legislation and industry best practice.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of technical safety across projects and programmes.
- Support hazard and risk management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review engineering documents and safety deliverables for compliance.
- Support commissioning and safety-critical equipment verification.
Skills
Education
Job description
Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.
Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We are seeking a Technical Safety Specialist (Project Support) to join our Capenhurst site. You will be responsible for implementing and embedding technical safety frameworks across Urenco's project portfolio. Working across nuclear, process, electrical, chemical, machinery, lifting, and stored energy disciplines, you will provide practical guidance that enables projects to implement safety requirements effectively throughout the project lifecycle. You will support project teams from concept design through commissioning and handover, supporting hazard studies, supporting technical safety assessments, and ensuring alignment with Design Authority standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.
- Support the implementation of technical safety frameworks across major projects and programmes located globally.
- Develop practical guidance, procedures, templates, and working documents to support project delivery.
- Promote a proactive safety culture and support the achievement of HSE objectives across the project portfolio.
- Provide specialist technical safety advice to project teams and stakeholders.
- Facilitate and contribute to HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA studies.
- Support functional safety assessments, SIL determination, and safety verification activities.
- Undertake or support fire risk assessments, consequence modelling, and risk assessments where required.
- Ensure technical safety risks are identified, assessed, and managed effectively throughout project delivery.
- Work closely with Design Authority, R&D teams, subject matter experts, and project teams to ensure safety requirements are integrated into designs.
- Review technical documentation, engineering assessments, and safety deliverables.
- Support commissioning, safety-critical equipment verification, and handover activities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and Urenco standards.
- Promote lessons learned, best practice, and knowledge sharing across projects.
- Support the development of technical safety processes, methodologies, and training requirements.
- Contribute to assurance activities, audits, inspections, and performance reviews.
- Maintain awareness of industry developments and emerging best practice.
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Science, Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
- Chartered status or postgraduate qualifications desirable.
- Membership of a relevant professional institution desirable.
- Experience delivering technical safety (Process Safety) support within high-hazard or highly regulated environments.
- Demonstrable experience in Health, Safety and Environmental management systems.
- Experience supporting major engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience developing or implementing technical safety improvement initiatives.
- Strong understanding of technical safety, hazard identification, and risk management.
- Experience supporting HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and related safety studies.
- Knowledge of relevant HSE legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Results-focused with a commitment to safety excellence.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Collaborative and customer-focused approach.
- Committed to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper.
- Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, increasing by one day every two years (up to 30 days), plus 13 additional flexible days. Option to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days.
- Family-Friendly Policies: A wide range of policies to support work-life balance and family needs.
- Bonus Scheme: A competitive bonus scheme based on company and individual performance.
- Pension Scheme: Defined contribution plan with up to 16% employer contribution.
- Private Medical & Dental Cover: Single cover, with the option to purchase additional benefits.
- Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, income protection, and benefits tailored to your lifestyle.
- Training & Development: Personalised learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
Due to the nature of the industry in which Urenco operates, successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of the required vetting and screening checks.
As a truly global organisation with operations in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our differences make us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.
Because together, we are One Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.
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