Process Safety Engineer in Peterlee

We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

We're looking for a highly skilled Process Safety Engineer to lead process safety across our Building Systems UK site in Shotton. This is a critical role where you'll drive safe, compliant, and efficient engineering operations while supporting plant integrity and business performance. You'll take ownership of process safety strategy and execution, ensuring all assets operate safely, meet legislative requirements, and continuously improve in line with business goals.

What you will do

• Lead and manage all process safety engineering activities across site operations including steel processing, roll forming, slitting, fabrication, and composite panels.
• Ensure compliance with legal, statutory, and company safety standards (e.g. PUWER, LOLER, pressure systems, HAZOP/PHA).
• Develop and maintain key safety systems, including: Risk Assessments (RAs), Safe Working Procedures (SWPs), Permit-to-Work systems, Isolation and immobilisation procedures, Management of Change processes.
• Manage contractor safety performance and ensure adherence to required standards alongside monitoring and controlling process safety and engineering budgets.
• Maintain integrity and control of critical spare parts inventories whilst driving continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. TPM programmes).
• Support operational continuity through collaboration with Manufacturing and Logistics teams as well as coordinate and maintain the Process Safety System and Critical Plant Register.
• Keep up to date with developments in plant design, technology, and safety practices.

What you will need

• Degree-qualified in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, ideally with a Chartered Engineer status.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in process safety systems.
• Strong knowledge of HAZOP, PHA, and process safety methodologies.
• Experience with pressure systems, materials, chemicals, and related technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to influence and build relationships across functions.
• Strong understanding of engineering and production technologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience in managing budgets, capital expenditure, and contractor relationships.
• IT proficiency including Microsoft Office, SAP/Stratix, and project management systems.

We are also looking for the following skills and expertise:

• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Demonstrable focus on Health, Safety & Environmental performance.

What we can offer you

• A market competitive salary.
• 35 days holidays per annum.
• Annual Pay Review.
• Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance.
• Ongoing Tata Steel training, recognised as one of the best within the industry.
• Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover).
• One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution).
• An extensive list of lifestyle benefits including an employee assistance programme as well as an employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and various local services.

Tata Steel is one of the world's top 10 steel producers, with an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of over 33 million tonnes and approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We're part of the Tata Group, one of the largest and most diverse global organisations. Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do. We are committed to responsible operations and continuous improvement, with a clear ambition to reduce energy consumption and become a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.