Senior Safety Engineer

NRL

  • Glasgow
  • £60,000-70,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Senior Safety Engineer Location: Glasgow or EdinburghAbout the RoleAs a Senior Safety Engineer to join our world-class Technical/Process Safety team. Ideally based in our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, you will play a key role in supporting and leading safety projects across high-hazard industries such as Oil & Gas, Low Carbon, and Renewables. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the energy transition while mentoring junior engineers and developing your own technical expertise.Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver technically excellent safety projects.
  • Conduct safety assessments including consequence analysis, QRA, Formal Safety Assessments, and Safety Case/COMAH compliance.
  • Author high-quality technical reports.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers.
  • Prepare proposals and cost estimates for new work scopes.
  • Ensure project delivery aligns with scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Engage directly with clients and build strong relationships.
  • Perform additional tasks as required, aligned with your skills and development goals.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Degree in a relevant engineering or related discipline.
  • Chartered status with a recognized institution.
  • Proven experience in Process/Technical Safety, ideally within the Energy sector.
  • Strong background in risk and safety management.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects and meet delivery/cost targets.
  • Proficiency in QRA and consequence analysis (preferably using PHAST).
  • Familiarity with COMAH and Safety Case Regulations.
  • Skilled in technical report writing and reviewing.
  • Experience contributing to successful bids and proposals.
Core Competencies & Behaviours
  • Passion for technically challenging engineering projects.
  • Proactive, driven, and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Client-facing experience with commercial awareness.
  • Highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.

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