Principal Technical Safety Engineer PSC

We are looking for a Principal Technical Safety Engineer to join our Harbour Energy contract on a long‑term PSC contract working outside IR35. Hybrid working: three days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical safety engineering deliverables to support work scopes within a portfolio of projects.
• Develop safety engineering philosophies, design HSE plans and safety specifications.
• Arrange and participate in formal process safety assessments such as HAZID, ENVID, HAZOP, Bow Tie Analysis and SIL target setting studies, and generate study reports.
• Lead formal process safety studies.
• Input to, and participate in, project design assurance reviews such as P&ID reviews, HAZCON, and constructability reviews.
• Carry out active and passive fire protection assessments including fire risk assessments, fire protection philosophies, fire water demand calculations, hydraulic calculations using PIPENET spray/sprinkler modules, and performance monitoring.
• Carry out consequence analysis including gas dispersion, thermal radiation and blast modelling.
• Hazardous area classification following industry codes and guidance (BS 60079, EI15, IGEM SR/25).
• Develop and implement functional safety management plans (BS EN‑61511).
• Provide BAT and ALARP demonstrations.
• Manage specialist consultants.
• Produce and review specifications, data sheets, schedules, study reports and design calculations ensuring engineering quality and project management standards.
• Provide technical support to projects and sites as required.
• Attend client meetings and communicate issues with the lead engineer.
• Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline‑specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory framework, legislative changes, initiatives and industry technology developments.
• Have thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of process safety and environmental engineering methodologies, software systems and design practices as they relate to FEED, detail design, construction, commissioning and plant start‑up.
• Assist project management in assessing risks both qualitatively and quantitatively while making major engineering decisions.
• Have awareness of international codes and standards.

Qualifications (Internal Candidates)

• Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline.
• Chartered Engineer.
• Relevant project experience.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Ability to obtain a UK security clearance.

Desirable

• Post‑graduate qualification in process safety‑related subjects.
• Awareness of process operations.
• Competent user of industry‑standard software packages such as PIPENET, DNV PHAST, exSILentia, PHA Pro, HAZOP Manager.
• Certified Hazard Study Leader.
• Demonstrable experience in leading safety studies (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA).
• DSEAR risk assessment experience.
• CDM awareness.

About Wood

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.