Principal Technical Safety Engineer – Hydrogen / Oil & Gas Projects
Location: Manchester or Aberdeen (Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite)
Contract Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week
We are currently supporting an exciting opportunity for a Principal Technical Safety Engineer to take a lead role in the delivery of technical safety workstreams for Hydrogen and Oil & Gas FEED projects in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage technical safety deliverables across FEED and Detailed Design phases.
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Allocate project tasks to junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
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Produce, check, and approve design safety documentation.
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Participate in HAZOPs, hazard studies, and multidisciplinary design reviews.
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Liaise with other engineering disciplines to ensure coordinated project delivery.
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Report progress and issues to the Project Engineering Manager.
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Ensure compliance with UK regulations and industry best practice.
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(Desirable) Use of PHAST software for consequence modelling.
Requirements:
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Proven experience delivering FEED and Detail Design projects in high-hazard industries such as Oil & Gas, Power, or Nuclear.
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Strong working knowledge of UK safety regulations and engineering codes of practice.
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Previous experience in a technical leadership role.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setup (3+ days on site).
This is a great opportunity for a seasoned safety engineer looking to take ownership of complex projects in a growing and future-focused sector.
To apply or find out more, please email me at shas@scantec.co.uk or call me on 0151 666 8929.
