Senior Technical Safety Engineer

Senior Technical Safety Engineer

United Kingdom

(Hybrid)

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Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world 
Wood is currently looking for a Senior Technical Safety Engineer to join our System Integration (SI) team within out Digital Consulting business supporting across our UK projects. 
This is a hybrid role that can be based at any of the following UK offices: Aberdeen, Staines, Reading, Glasgow or Northampton with the expectation of travel as required.  
Applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.  
The Role 
A Senior Technical Safety Engineer is responsible for ensuring that engineering projects are designed and operated safely. They conduct detailed risk assessments, to identify and reduce potential hazards. They work closely with designs teams to ensure that safety regulations and industry standards are followed from the very beginning of a project.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working for high profile clients and is looking for an opportunity to utilise their experience in making a positive impact on the technical safety performance across a variety of critical projects within the Energy sector.  
Our Clients and Projects 
Designing the future. Transforming the world. 
Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control systems solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation.  
Within SI, we are architecting our clients’ digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation. 
We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals.  
Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do: ​Automation & systems integration | Wood 
What we can offer 

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector  
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant   
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business   
Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market   
Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle  
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests   
Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession   
Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field 

Responsibilities

The Key Objectives of this role are: 

Serve as the technical lead and primary contact for all safety engineering activities, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring high standards of delivery on complex projects
Lead and validate site location and layout safety studies, ensuring risk levels are reduced to ALARP in accordance with regulatory and client expectations
Review, approve, and guide the development of Fire Risk Assessments (FRA), Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), and fire detection/protection strategies
Conduct and review advanced consequence analysis (e.g., gas dispersion, thermal radiation, explosion modelling), ensuring accurate, scenario-based evaluation
Perform gap analyses and compliance reviews on technical documents to ensure alignment with international safety standards, client specifications, and applicable legislation
Arrange and participate in workshops such as FMEA, EHAZID, FTA, HAZID, HAZOP, HAZCON, Bow Tie Analysis, LOPA, etc.
Create or review key technical safety documents including:

Process Safety Plans: a roadmap of all safety related activities 
Fire Protection Reports
Building Risk Assessments 
Hazardous Area Calculations (IGEM SR/25)
Study Terms of Reference and Reports

Provide technical mentorship and support to junior engineers and cross-discipline teams, including reviews of specifications, design calculations, and safety study methodologies
Ensure robust compliance with key legislation and industry regulations such as HASAWA, DSEAR, and applicable corporate governance protocols
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in tools such as PHAST and SINTEF, supporting high-fidelity risk modeling and decision-making
Track and optimise manhour utilisation for safety engineering activities, ensuring efficient resource management and budget compliance
Produce high-quality technical reports and progress updates for internal stakeholders and external clients
Collaborate with project management to develop realistic and safety-integrated project schedules
Monitor and report on key safety KPIs, including cost-efficiency, schedule adherence, and risk reduction metrics
Serve as the key client interface, ensuring satisfaction, technical excellence, and alignment with project safety requirements

Qualifications

What Makes you Remarkable? 
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.   
Expected:   

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Chemical or Process Engineering) or an equivalent qualification, with demonstrable, in-depth technical safety experience
Extensive experience in process safety engineering within the oil & gas, hydrocarbon, refinery, offshore, or infrastructure sectors, including both greenfield and brownfield environments
Proven ability to lead and manage multiple concurrent safety projects, balancing priorities and deadlines in high-pressure environments
Strong background in brownfield upgrades, including the replacement of automation and control systems, with a focus on minimizing operational risk and ensuring compliance
Solid understanding of the commercial and contractual aspects of engineering projects, and how they intersect with safety engineering deliverables
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing client interfaces, and influencing stakeholders with diplomacy and clarity
Detail-oriented, analytical thinker with a high level of initiative, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in safety practices

Desirable:  

Chartered Engineer and member of appropriate engineering institution  
TUV FS Engineer certificate or equivalent 
Knowledge of ISO 21789 and the performance of gas turbine safety assessment review 
Experience in conducting DSEAR assessments  
Gas turbine specialisation and deep understanding of compressor operation and maintenance aspects
Experience in using AGI Safe for FRA/ QRA 

Strong leadership in fostering a collaborative, respectful, and high-trust team culture, mentoring junior engineers and supporting cross-discipline alignment

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.