Process Safety Engineer - Chemicals Manufacturing - Cheshire - £60-£72k + benefitsWe're recruiting on behalf of a leading UK-based chemical manufacturer seeking an experienced Process Safety Engineer to strengthen its on-site Process Safety Management (PSM) framework. This role is based at a Top Tier COMAH site and is ideal for a candidate who thrives on technical ownership, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.About the RoleReporting to the Engineering Manager, you will lead critical PSM activities and act as a technical authority for process safety compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Lead HAZOPs, HACs, and risk assessments across the site.Manage the MoC process and apply PHA tools (e.g., LOPA, SIL).Provide process safety input to capital and modification projects.Investigate incidents using Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective actions.Prepare for COMAH inspections and support ISO9001/14001 audits.Monitor and report PSPIs to senior management.What We're Looking For:Degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.Minimum 5 years' engineering experience in a chemical or COMAH-regulated plant.Practical experience with HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, RCA, MoC and PHA techniques.Strong grasp of DSEAR, ATEX, and IEC61511 compliance.Excellent communication and report writing skills.Confident using MS Office; SAP knowledge beneficial.What's on Offer:Key position in a safety-critical site with real technical ownership.Opportunity to lead and shape the site's process safety culture.Stable and supportive working environment with long-term investment in safety.Competitive package including bonus and pension.Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion if you're ready to bring your process safety expertise to a progressive, high-performing chemical site.
