Overview

Principal Process Safety Engineer - Net Zero Energy

Deliver what's right for people and our planet. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? This is a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. We welcome discussions about what's ideal for you, including reduced weeks or buying more leave over school holidays. If you’re returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

As a Process Safety Engineer in our Net Zero Division, you'll be part of a talented team designing complex new schemes to protect our clients' assets. You can point to outcomes that improve thousands of lives and say, "I helped to make this happen."

Your Purpose

We are looking for a principal process safety engineer to join our Net Zero Energy Practice.

Responsibilities

• This position would be based in central Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bellshill), Bristol or Stockton, with a flexible mixture of home-working and office collaboration time expected.
• We also welcome applicants wishing to work part-time.
• Be versatile; you could be working on several small projects, writing bids, or overseeing juniors to deliver scope.
• Execute and steer technical delivery of process safety projects.
• Collaborate with other disciplines on design projects.
• Produce or provide input to proposals.
• Provide quality technical advice to clients and internal teams.
• Oversee and coach juniors, delegating tasks and checking calculations and deliverables.

What You Can Bring

• High attention to detail to deliver or check quality deliverables; prior experience in consequence modelling software for Major Accident Hazard scenarios.
• Knowledge of hazard workshops (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA, HAZID).
• Proven knowledge of legislative requirements associated with major hazards (e.g., COMAH & DSEAR). Ability to prepare proposals, coordinate bids/proposals and win new projects; proven collaboration skills to work within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Consequence modelling of Major Accident Hazard scenarios, and QRAs; Hazardous Area Classification & DSEAR assessments.
• Preparing HSE study reports in line with client standards to support project requirements.
• Depending on project phase, this may include philosophy documents or detailed calculations.
• Leading HAZOP and LOPA workshops, including preparing Terms of Reference and delivering on delivery/cost targets without compromising quality.
• University degree in an appropriate science, engineering, or equivalent experience and qualification.
• Experience working in highly regulated process and energy-related industries with a customer-focused service approach.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. We've also been named among The Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. As work becomes more complex, our employees challenge the status quo. We are committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to social value through community initiatives and employee networks supporting diverse groups. We also run programs supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces personnel and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. Please do not discuss or include in your application details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting