Senior Technical Safety Engineer

Wood; Stockton CP, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Technical Safety Engineer for their Stockton or Glasgow office. The role involves producing technical safety deliverables, leading safety studies, and developing safety engineering philosophies. Candidates should have a relevant degree and be chartered engineers with experience in process safety and fluency in English. This full-time role offers hybrid working options and a competitive salary.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with relevant project experience in process safety.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Able to obtain UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Produce Technical Safety engineering deliverables for projects.
• Develop safety engineering philosophies and HSE plans.
• Lead formal process safety studies and assessments.

Skills

Technical Safety engineering deliverables

Process safety assessments

Fire protection assessments

Consequence analysis

Safety management plans

Regulatory framework awareness

Project risk assessment

Knowledge of international codes

Education

Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline

Chartered Engineer

Tools

PIPENET

DNV PHAST

exSILentia

PHA Pro

HAZOP Manager

Job description

Senior Technical Safety Engineer – Wood Process & Energy

Location: Stockton‑On‑Tees, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid working: 3 days in office at Stockton or Glasgow)

Wood Process & Energy is seeking an expression of interest for a Senior Technical Safety Engineer to support process safety engineering services to our operations business.

Responsibilities

• Produce Technical Safety engineering deliverables as required in support of work scopes delivered within a portfolio of projects.
• Develop safety engineering philosophies, design HSE plans, safety specifications, equipment specifications.
• Arrange and participate in formal process safety assessments such as HAZID, ENVID, HAZOP, Bow Tie Analysis and SIL target setting studies, and generate study reports.
• Lead formal process safety studies.
• Input to, and participation at, project design assurance reviews such as P&ID reviews, HAZCON, and constructability reviews.
• Carry out active and passive fire protection assessments including fire risk assessments, fire protection philosophies, fire water demand calculations, hydraulic calculations using PIPENET spray/sprinkler module and performance monitoring.
• Carry out consequence analysis including gas dispersion, thermal radiation and blast modelling.
• Hazardous area classification following industry codes and guidance (BS 60079, EI15, IGEM SR/25).
• Develop and implement functional safety management plans (BS EN‑61511).
• BAT and ALARP demonstrations.
• Management of specialist consultants.
• Produce and review specifications, data sheets, schedules, study reports, and design calculations; ensuring they conform to engineering quality, competence and project management systems.
• Provide technical support to projects and sites as required.
• Attend client meetings and communicate issues with the lead engineer as required.
• Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline‑specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Ensure self‑awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislative changes, initiatives and industry technology developments.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of process safety and environmental engineering methodologies, software systems, and design practices as they relate to FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning and plant start‑up.
• Assist Project Management in assessing risks both qualitatively and quantitatively, while making major engineering decisions.
• Awareness of international codes and standards.

What We Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders in industry across emerging energy sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering hybrid and remote working where relevant.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across the business.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure reward at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package, including 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4× base salary life insurance and other benefits that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of the industry, shaping the standards of the profession.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline.
• Chartered Engineer.
• Relevant project experience.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Applicants must be able to obtain a UK security clearance.

Desirable

• Post‑graduate qualification in process safety‑related subjects.
• Awareness of process operations.
• Competent user of industry‑standard software packages such as PIPENET, DNV PHAST, exSILentia, PHA Pro, HAZOP Manager.
• Certified Hazard Study Leader.
• Demonstrable experience in leading safety studies (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA).
• DSEAR risk assessment experience.
• CDM awareness.

About Wood

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exclusive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid‑Senior level

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full‑time

JOB FUNCTION: Information Technology

INDUSTRY: Professional Services