At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safe and efficient design in engineering programmes for sustainable battery production.
- Company: Global leader in high-performance battery design and manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to influence safety culture and practices.
- Why this job: Join a team dedicated to embedding safety in innovative engineering solutions.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and proven process safety experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are currently looking for a Lead Process Safety Engineer for our client, a global battery organisation designing, developing, and manufacturing high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries. This role focuses on ensuring safe, compliant and efficient design across engineering programmes, working closely with internal teams to embed best practice, manage risk and drive a strong culture of process safety throughout project delivery.
The Lead Process Safety Engineer will:
- Coordinate and provide expert technical support in process safety areas e.g. ATEX/DSEAR risk assessment, hazardous area classification, safe handling of combustible dusts, control of electrostatic hazards.
- Support compliance activities including COMAH and other applicable consents.
- Review specifications, design, and supply of equipment to ensure compliance with safety, permitting, and company procedures.
- Support the execution of process risk assessments and hazard analysis exercises, which underpin the delivery of a safe design (including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA).
- Interpret and communicate complex requirements to the wider team to ensure understanding and buy-in.
The Lead Process Safety Engineer will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in related engineering subject (e.g. Chemical Engineering).
- Proven process safety experience in a high-hazard or COMAH regulated environment.
- Strong level of knowledge of process safety legislation, codes of practices and standards (e.g. DSEAR, pressure relief).
- Understanding and experience of QRA techniques and analysis e.g. consequence modelling, OBRA.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, troubleshooting, root cause analysis with a strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
For engineers who are driven to embed safety at the core of design and delivery, this role offers real technical impact. Apply with your CV to learn more.
Lead Process Safety Engineer in Somerset employer: EVera Recruitment
Join a pioneering global battery organisation that prioritises safety and sustainability in its engineering practices. As a Lead Process Safety Engineer, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that values innovation and continuous improvement, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in a dynamic industry, this role not only offers competitive benefits but also the chance to make a meaningful impact on the future of energy solutions.
