Senior Technical Safety Engineer – Hybrid – Hampshire (UK)

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy working across energy transition projects, including carbon capture, hydrogen, renewables, onshore and offshore oil & gas.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work on high-impact energy projects while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model.

Location
Hampshire, UK – Hybrid working available (approx. 60% remote)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical safety studies, engineering analyses, and calculations in line with company standards and international codes

• Deliver high-quality Technical Safety outputs including:

  • Fire and Gas detection system design

  • Active and passive fire protection systems

  • Hazardous area classification

  • Risk assessments (QRA, FERA, EERA, ESSA, flare and vent studies)

  • HSE philosophies

  • RAM (Reliability, Availability & Maintainability) studies

• Lead or support HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL assessments

• Supervise junior engineers and ensure project schedules and quality standards are maintained

• Contribute to the development of internal technical standards and procedures

• Assist in preparing manhour estimates and work plans for proposals and projects

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, and industry practices

• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to support safe and efficient project execution

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Engineering (Chemical, Process, or relevant discipline)

• Significant experience in Technical Safety Engineering within onshore and offshore Oil & Gas projects

• Proven experience working through all phases of projects (Concept, FEED, Detail Design)

• Strong working knowledge of UK and international safety and design standards

• Experience in risk assessment methodologies and safety design tools

• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative mindset