JOIN US TO TRANSFORM SOCIETY TOGETHER.

At Sweco we don’t limit ourselves to traditional approaches we collaborate across the business to create and deliver truly holistic solutions with our clients that address urbanisation, capture the power of digitalisation, and make our societies more sustainable. We’re looking for a Senior Process Safety Engineer to join our team of Difference Makers in Leeds.

ABOUT US

Transforming society together, we’re planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.
Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.
We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.
Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Solid experience in a process engineering role with a strong emphasis on process safety.
• Direct experience conducting DSEAR, COSHH, Hazard Studies, and LOPA assessments.
• Knowledge of water industry processes and safety challenges.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Desirable Qualifications for Senior Grade:

• Certified training as a Hazard study chair / facilitator, with experience leading safety studies.
• Certified training as a LOPA assessor.
• Extensive water industry experience, with a proven track record of improving process safety in this sector

As a Senior Process Safety Engineer, you’ll have a background in process engineering and a specialized focus on Process Safety within the water industry. In this role, you’ll be responsible for conducting comprehensive safety assessments and hazard analyses to ensure our processes meet the highest safety standards, thereby protecting both our workforce and the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) Assessments under the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulation (DSEAR) specific to water industry applications.
• Perform meticulous Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments and water and wastewater bulk chemical storage and dosing systems.
• Facilitate Hazard Studies to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Execute Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) assessments to evaluate existing safety measures and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to foster a culture of safety and compliance.
• Develop and maintain process safety documentation and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Solid experience in a process engineering role with a strong emphasis on process safety.
• Direct experience conducting DSEAR, COSHH, Hazard Studies, and LOPA assessments.
• Knowledge of water industry processes and safety challenges.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Desirable Qualifications for Senior Grade:

• Certified training as a Hazard study chair / facilitator, with experience leading safety studies.
• Certified training as a LOPA assessor.
• Extensive water industry experience, with a proven track record of improving process safety in this sector.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative work environment where safety and innovation are valued.
• The chance to make a significant impact on public health and environmental protection through your work.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s transform society together.