Lead Technical Safety Engineer – London
We are currently looking to speak with experienced Technical Safety Engineers interested in taking on a Principal-level role based in London. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary and bonus structure.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Projects: Oil & Gas, Hydrogen, CCS, Decarbonisation
Salary: Competitive, with bonus (specific range available upon discussion)
Company Overview:
Our client is a market-leading advisory company delivering high-quality technical and strategic services to the global energy sector. With a focus on innovation and energy transition, they support projects across traditional oil & gas, hydrogen, CCS, and wider decarbonisation programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and execute a variety of Technical Safety, Risk and Loss Prevention, and RAM studies
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Facilitate formal safety workshops including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL and LOPA
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Carry out and deliver QRA, FERA, EERA, and other risk-based analyses
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Contribute to risk-based design and ALARP justification processes
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Provide Loss Prevention engineering expertise: Active/Passive Fire Protection, Blast Protection, F&G Systems, Hazardous Area Classification, and associated design deliverables
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Advise on UK regulatory requirements including Safety Case and COMAH development
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Support multidisciplinary teams with a creative, problem-solving mindset in a collaborative project environment
Qualifications and Experience:
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Engineering Degree (Chemical or related discipline); Master’s preferred
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Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, preferably within consultancy or operator roles in upstream/downstream oil & gas
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Proven leadership in safety engineering and technical integrity for major projects
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Recognised certifications such as Functional Safety and HAZOP Leader (preferred)
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Deep knowledge of relevant UK and international standards and safety legislation
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Proficiency in scenario-based risk analysis, SECE identification, barrier management, and performance standards development
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Familiarity with digital tools and approaches for safety and risk studies
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Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned technical safety professional to take on a senior leadership position within a highly respected organisation at the forefront of energy transition.