Hazard Study Facilitator in Birmingham

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Hazard Study Facilitator to join our design team in Birmingham as part of a multi-disciplinary department providing detailed designs for water related projects in the UK. This role can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times. We will also consider part-time applications. We’re looking for individuals who can challenge conventional thinking and work collaboratively to meet a wide range of business, environment and regulatory challenges for these clients. The role offers an opportunity for successful candidates to broaden and diversify their expertise.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate process safety hazard studies (HAZID, SWIFT, HazOp, ALMs) and structured risk assessments (LOPA, FMEA) to identify major hazards, evaluate safeguards, and determine risk reduction requirements.
• Develop and maintain process safety tools, templates, and best practice guidance to improve consistency and effectiveness of hazard studies and risk assessments.
• Ensure delivery of process safety studies and assessments in line with agreed scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Provide advice on compliance with relevant process safety regulations, standards, and industry guidance, ensuring consistent application across projects and operations.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to support successful delivery of process safety activities.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to colleagues, supporting the development of less experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered status with the IMechE or IChemE (or equivalent).
• Extensive knowledge and experience of mechanical design for the water industry.
• Experience in the delivery of water designs and specifications on water related projects for Water Companies, Contractors and industry.
• An appreciation of the implications of works on the environment and knowledge of sustainable solutions, water and wastewater processes and health and safety legislation.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Competitive pension contribution.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme.
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice).
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select.
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• We plant a tree for all new starters.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer reflecting our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme upon completion of the application form and meeting the minimum criteria for the role. If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance. We will respond promptly with further instructions.

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