Senior Technical Safety Engineer

Company: Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics
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Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join our engineering team.

This role will support clients across the energy, chemical, and high-hazard industries, delivering technical and process safety services throughout the project lifecycle from concept and FEED through to EPC. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, act as a trusted advisor to clients, and ensure the delivery of high-quality safety engineering solutions.

Key Deliverables

  • Lead, facilitate and deliver technical safety studies including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL assessments, QRA and Safety Case development.
  • Prepare, review and approve technical safety reports, philosophies, specifications and other safety documentation.
  • Perform and review consequence modelling (fire, explosion and dispersion) and quantitative risk assessments using industry-standard software such as DNV PHAST and SAFETI.
  • Provide independent technical assurance and peer review of project deliverables.
  • Ensure all technical safety deliverables are completed to the required quality standards, within budget and to agreed project schedules.
  • Act as the primary technical safety interface with clients, building strong working relationships and ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
  • Represent Altrad as a subject matter expert during client meetings, workshops and regulatory engagements.
  • Support business development through proposal preparation, technical presentations and thought leadership activities.
  • Support Project Managers with planning, estimating and resourcing technical safety scopes of work.
  • Promote consistency, quality and continuous improvement across technical safety deliverables.
  • Apply relevant UK and international legislation, standards and industry best practice, including COMAH/Seveso and IEC 61508/61511.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging safety technologies, methodologies and industry developments.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

  • Degree qualified in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Process/Technical Safety Engineering, preferably within a consultancy or engineering services environment.
  • Demonstrable experience leading and facilitating HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL and other hazard and risk studies.
  • Proficient in consequence modelling and risk assessment software such as DNV PHAST, SAFETI or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of COMAH/Seveso legislation, IEC 61508/61511 and recognised risk management methodologies.
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development activities.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional registration is desirable.
  • TÜV or recognised HAZOP/LOPA Leader certification is highly desirable.
  • Experience of UK CDM Regulations and their application to engineering projects is advantageous.
  • Experience supporting hydrogen, CCUS or wider energy transition projects is desirable.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commercial awareness with an understanding of consultancy project delivery.
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Committed to continuous improvement and promoting best practice in technical safety engineering.

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Posted: July 25th, 2026