Functional Safety Engineer – SIS & IEC 61511 Expert

YTL Construction UK; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Bath is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to ensure the safe design and operation of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in high-hazard industries. This role involves leading SIL compliance, maintaining the Functional Safety Management System, and facilitating risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and proven experience applying IEC 61511. The firm offers competitive perks, including a significant pension contribution, professional development, and a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Up to 20% combined pension contribution

25 days' holiday rising to 28

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Referral fee of £1,000

Qualifications

• Proven experience in functional safety engineering, ideally within high-hazard industries.
• Experience in applying IEC 61511 and managing the full safety lifecycle.
• Familiarity with COMAH, DSEAR, and ATEX regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support safety integrity level (SIL) compliance across project lifecycle.
• Implement and maintain the Functional Safety Management System (FSMS).
• Facilitate hazard identification and risk assessments.

Skills

Functional safety engineering

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Electrical, Control, Chemical, or Process Engineering

Tools

Safety software tools (PHAST, BowTieXP, PHA-Pro, SILver)

Job description

A leading construction firm in Bath is seeking a Functional Safety Engineer to ensure the safe design and operation of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in high-hazard industries. This role involves leading SIL compliance, maintaining the Functional Safety Management System, and facilitating risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and proven experience applying IEC 61511. The firm offers competitive perks, including a significant pension contribution, professional development, and a commitment to diversity in the workplace.