Process Safety Engineer - Chemicals Manufacturing - Cheshire - £60k-72k + benefits

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading UK-based chemical manufacturer seeking an experienced Process Safety Engineer to strengthen its on-site Process Safety Management (PSM) framework. This role is based at a Top Tier COMAH site and is ideal for a candidate who thrives on technical ownership, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

About the Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will lead critical PSM activities and act as a technical authority for process safety compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead HAZOPs, HACs, and risk assessments across the site.

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Manage the MoC process and apply PHA tools (e.g., LOPA, SIL).

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Provide process safety input to capital and modification projects.

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Investigate incidents using Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective actions.

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Prepare for COMAH inspections and support ISO9001/14001 audits

What We're Looking For:

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Degree-qualified in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

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Minimum 5 years' experience in Process Safety.

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Practical experience with HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, RCA, MoC and PHA techniques.

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Strong grasp of COMAH, DSEAR, and regulatory compliance.

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Excellent communication and report writing skills.

What's on Offer:

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Key position in a safety-critical site with real technical ownership.

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Opportunity to lead and shape the site's process safety culture.

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Stable and supportive working environment with long-term investment in safety.

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Competitive package including bonus and pension.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion if you're ready to bring your process safety expertise to a progressive, high-performing chemical site