Senior Process Safety Engineer

England Permanent £80,000 - £85,000 per year Remote View Job Description
A senior, business‑critical opportunity for a Process Safety Engineer to shape and strengthen global Functional Safety standards across complex operating assets. This role combines technical authority in SIL/SIS with high‑impact site engagement, audit leadership and specialist support across Europe and beyond.
  • The salary for this role is £80k - £85k plus bonus.
  • This is a remote role requiring extensive travel within Europe.

About Our Client

The client is a global, process‑led manufacturing organisation with a strong commitment to safety, ethics and operational excellence. Known for investing in technical expertise, the business operates a collaborative, multicultural environment where specialist knowledge directly influences global standards and site performance.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

  • Act as a Functional Safety subject‑matter expert, providing direct support to operating sites across the full safety lifecycle
  • Lead and facilitate LOPA and SIL assessments, with a strong focus on practical, owner‑operator environments
  • Deliver design support for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
  • Perform Design Verification, Functional Safety Assessments (FSA) and lifecycle compliance reviews
  • Support and, where required, lead process safety‑related incident investigations
  • Develop and deliver training in process safety and Functional Safety methodologies
  • Participate in global process safety audits, including site self‑assessment programmes
  • Contribute to the ongoing development and strengthening of global process safety standards

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate

  • Degree‑qualified (BSc or equivalent), ideally in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Proven experience in process or equipment design and/or operations with strong Functional Safety exposure
  • Holds a recognised Functional Safety qualification (CFSE, TÜV FS Engineer or equivalent)
  • Demonstrable experience leading SIL / LOPA studies within operating plants
  • Strong working knowledge of IEC / ISA 61511 and related process safety legislation
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence, guide and challenge at all organisational levels
  • Comfortable operating in an international environment with frequent site interaction
  • Willing and able to travel extensively (typically 50-65%, primarily within Europe)
  • Additional experience in PHA facilitation, alarm management, human factors or area classification is advantageous

What's on Offer

What's on offer

  • Competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000
  • Performance related bonus
  • A highly influential, expert‑level role within a global Process Safety Centre of Excellence
  • Fully remote working with flexibility on location
  • Exposure to complex, high‑hazard manufacturing environments across multiple regions
  • The opportunity to shape global standards and make a tangible impact on safety performance
  • A collaborative, people‑focused culture with strong technical respect and long‑term career potential

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Senior Process Safety Engineer in the industrial and manufacturing sector, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Ben Turner
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6993933
Phone number
+44 113 388 9075

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Health, Safety & Environment
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Turner
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9075
Job reference
JN-042026-6993933
Job Nature
Remote