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Process Safety Engineer

  • Location: Manchester
  • Salary: £55000 - £65000 per annum per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 3 days ago

  • Sector: Engineering
  • Contact: Ross Baron
  • Contact Email: r.baron@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 30 September 2025
  • Job Ref: BARVA_1755589894

Process Safety Engineer - £65,000
Salary: Competitive
Location: Manchester

Are you a seasoned Process Safety Engineer looking for a hands-on role on a top-tier COMAH chemical site? Join a team driving safe, efficient, and compliant operations in a high-hazard environment.

What you'll do:

  • Maintain and improve the safety management system (COMAH, REACH, ISO).

  • Lead HAZOPs, plant modifications, and process safety improvements.

  • Commission new or modified plant, ensuring compliance and operational reliability.

  • Support new process introductions, training operators for safe operation.

  • Work closely with HSE, auditors, contractors, and plant teams.

Who we're looking for:

  • Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering (Chartered preferred).

  • 5-10 years' experience in high-hazard chemical or heavy industry.

  • Strong technical knowledge of process safety and regulatory requirements.

  • Confident communicator from shop floor to senior management.

  • Skilled at balancing day-to-day troubleshooting with long-term improvement.

This is a senior, hands-on role with wide responsibility for keeping a multi-million-pound plant safe and compliant.

Apply now to join a team where your expertise directly shapes plant safety and efficiency.