Process Safety Engineer

We have a new opportunity for a Process Safety Engineer to join a new facility in the South Wales region. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a new 100-million-dollar site that is due to go live in 2027. You will be joining a specialist team of Process Engineers and reporting directly to the Process Engineering Manager. The company is a global specialist in the pharmaceutical industry, and this is a rare opportunity to be part of such a unique and exciting team. The post offers an impressive salary of circa £45k to £50k with flex depending on the individual’s experience, industry background and current annual salary/package. In addition to this, there are purchase share options, 4% flexible bonus (paid monthly) to purchase additional holidays, etc., 37.5-hour contract week, company pension scheme of 7% contribution, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Healthcare Plan (Medical & Dental), financial wellbeing plan, Life Assurance 4 x base, training and development and much more.

Job Summary of the Process Safety Engineer:

The Process Safety Engineer will work within the UK Engineering team at the manufacturing site and will be responsible for leading, developing, and continuously improving the site’s Process Safety Management (PSM) framework. The role ensures that process safety risks are systematically identified, assessed, controlled, and monitored throughout the full lifecycle of manufacturing operations and capital projects.

Key Responsibilities of the Process Safety Engineer:

• Act as the site subject matter expert for Process Safety.
• Own all aspects of the site Process Safety Management lifecycle, from planning and hazard identification through to action close-out and performance monitoring.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver the annual Process Safety Plan, outlining structured, stepwise continuous improvements.
• Plan, lead, and facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (HAZOP, What-If, LOPA), including preparation, documentation, and action close-out.
• Drive all Process Hazard Analysis outcomes and recommendations to timely and effective closure.
• Lead and govern the site Management of Change (MoC) process, ensuring robust risk assessment and approval before any implementation of change.
• Develop, implement, and maintain process safety policies, standards, procedures, and guidance documents.
• Define, identify, and manage Safety Critical Elements (SCEs) and associated performance standards.
• Develop, track, and report site Process Safety KPIs to leadership.
• Deliver regular process safety training, updates, and presentations to site leadership and teams.
• Host and facilitate Process Safety Days and site engagement activities.
• Provide process safety input to capital and improvement projects, ensuring alignment with the Project Execution Process.
• Support and participate in investigations of process safety incidents, near misses, and learning implementation.
• Build effective working relationships with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Ensure alignment with global engineering and process safety standards