Hybrid Principal Process Safety Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton, Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Process Safety Engineer to manage DSEAR risk assessments, mentor junior engineers, and develop explosion safety strategies. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and participation in a diverse team focused on strategic initiatives. Candidates should have experience in explosion safety engineering, knowledge of hazard assessments, and ideally hold a STEM degree. Comprehensive benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and health plans, are provided. Closing date for applications is 16th February 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in an explosion safety engineering environment applying hazard analysis methods.
• Understanding of Hazardous Area Classification and DSEAR risk assessments.
• Experience with COMAH and Fire Safety Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Completing DSEAR risk assessments and compliance activities.
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Reviewing and producing explosion safety strategies.
• Conducting risk analysis and developing policy documentation.

Skills

Explosion safety engineering experience

DSEAR risk assessment production

Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)

Business process implementation

Degree in STEM discipline

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Process Safety Engineer to manage DSEAR risk assessments, mentor junior engineers, and develop explosion safety strategies. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and participation in a diverse team focused on strategic initiatives. Candidates should have experience in explosion safety engineering, knowledge of hazard assessments, and ideally hold a STEM degree. Comprehensive benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and health plans, are provided. Closing date for applications is 16th February 2026.