Overview

Senior / Principal Process Safety Engineer role based in Edinburgh. Permanent, staff position with a very competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements. The role focuses on designing and delivering safe assets with people and safety at the heart of the work.

Job Title: Senior / Principal Process Safety Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Employment Type: Permanent, Staff

Salary: Very Competitive Salary - Hybrid working

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to projects that prioritise safe design and delivery, with people and safety at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Provide process safety leadership and technical expertise across varied projects.
• Support multi-discipline engineering teams as well as standalone process safety consulting assignments.
• Apply a thorough understanding of process safety, process design, and hazard management.
• Deliver compliant designs in line with UK, EU, and international standards.
• Mentor and coach colleagues where appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Process or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards chartership) preferred.
• Significant professional experience in a similar process safety-focused function.
• Proven knowledge of ATEX/DSEAR, PHA, COMAH, etc.
• Strong understanding of UK and EU health & safety legislation, codes of practice, and standards.
• Experience in process design (PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing, process calculations).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong prioritisation skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and motivated team player with a professional approach.
• Experience with European and US-specific client standards and legislation is an advantage.
• Mentoring and coaching available to support skill development.
• Access to an established Subject Matter Expert (SME) technical pathway in Process Safety.

What’s on Offer

• Contributory pension scheme
• Company share options scheme

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to join a forward-thinking team and make a genuine impact on high-profile projects.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Chemical Manufacturing