Process Safety Engineer

Overview£51,529 to £74,000 + Company Car
UK Wide
About UsNational Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.
About The RoleBe the driving force behind safer, smarter engineering. As a Project Safety Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the UK''s energy infrastructure. Your expertise will help ensure our projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
You’ll be at the heart of our major programmes, leading process safety initiatives that protect people, assets, and the environment. You’ll work across multiple high-profile projects, providing technical leadership and championing best practice in process safety engineering. Your insights and solutions will directly influence the safe delivery of critical national infrastructure.
What you\''ll be doing
Lead process safety engineering for major projects, delivering high-quality input through studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA.
Identify and drive improvements in process safety performance across our assets and operations.
Provide expert technical advice in line with UK Health and Safety legislation and industry best practice.
Support project teams and collaborate with external consultants to solve complex technical challenges.
Shape and enhance technical standards and procedures, managing technical queries and deviations.
Engage with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring customer focus and effective communication.
About YouWe are looking for someone who is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for process safety and a track record of delivering results in engineering environments. You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative settings and are confident influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Key Requirements and ExperienceEssential:
Degree in process engineering or a related discipline.
Working knowledge of Functional Safety (we\''ll put you through the certification if you don\''t have it).
Experience with hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FTA).
Proven ability to manage technical issues, deliver projects on time and on budget, manage Technical Queries and Deviations
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Working knowledge of DSEAR and ATEX
Desirable:
Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution or actively working towards chartership.
CompEx qualifications (Ex01-04, Ex12a, Ex12b) desirable.
Functional Safety Certification desirable
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What we can offer you
Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
Company car
26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we\''ll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you\''re unable to work due to long term illness or injury
Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave
Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
Flexible working hours
Free gym and exercise classes, subsidised canteen and coffee shop onsite at our Warwick office
Free parking
Inclusive RecruitmentAt National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.
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