Hazard Study Facilitator in Leeds

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom. We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Hazard Study Facilitator to join our design team in Leeds 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.

What does the role involve?

• 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.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 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.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy).
• 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).
• Cycle2Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice).
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare).
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• We plant a tree for all new starters.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. 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 and a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you experience a disability for which reasonable adjustments are required, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.