Senior Process Safety Engineer

Senior Process Safety Engineer

£60,704 to £76,000 + Company car

Warwick - Hybrid (2/3 days a week)

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in securing Britain’s energy future and driving the transition to net zero? At National Gas, we’re not just transporting gas, we’re powering homes, businesses, and the journey to a cleaner, greener tomorrow. Join us as we invest in groundbreaking hydrogen projects like Project Union and East Coast Hydrogen, and help us deliver the infrastructure that will define the next era of energy.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our Net Zero programme, providing expert process engineering input, technical leadership, and assurance across major projects. Your work will ensure that our new and repurposed infrastructure meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and compliance, enabling the UK’s energy transition and supporting industrial competitiveness.

What you'll be doing

• Acting as the process engineering technical authority for assigned projects and assets, ensuring designs meet standards, regulatory obligations, and best industry practice.
• Reviewing, verifying, and approving process engineering designs from internal teams and external contractors.
• Providing technical assurance through all project phases: concept, FEED, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensuring compliance with national and international codes and standards (IGEM, API, ASME, ISO, etc.).
• Supporting the development and application of corporate engineering standards and specifications.
• Analysing key process documents (PFDs, P&IDs, cause and effect diagrams, simulations, design basis reports).
• Evaluating process safety aspects, including pressure relief, hazardous area classification, and SIL assessments.
• Leading or contributing to hazard studies (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA) and risk assessments.
• Collaborating with project engineers and stakeholders to ensure fit-for-purpose designs.
• Capturing lessons learned and operational feedback to drive continuous improvement.

About you

You’re a confident communicator and a natural collaborator, able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences. Your proactive approach and problem-solving mindset mean you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments where your expertise truly makes a difference.

Key requirements & experience

Essential:

• Degree-qualified in chemical engineering, process engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer or close to submission.
• Significant experience in process engineering design within gas transmission, oil & gas, utilities, or similar process industries.
• Proven track record delivering or assuring engineering design packages across the full project lifecycle.
• Deep knowledge of process safety principles and application in high-pressure systems.
• Familiarity with compressor stations, above ground installations, pressure regulating and metering systems, gas blending, or decarbonisation technologies.
• Working knowledge of UK regulatory and technical frameworks (IGEM/TD/1, UK Gas Safety (Management) Regulations, COMAH, DSEAR).
• Skilled in process simulation and analysis tools (e.g. HYSYS, Aspen).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence engineering decision-making.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting major hydrogen or decarbonisation projects.
• Mentoring or technical leadership experience.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance 
• Company car
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days 
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) 
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more 
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury 
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave 
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning 
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7 
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions 
• Flexible working hours 
• Free gym and exercise classes, subsidised canteen and coffee shop onsite at our Warwick office 
• Free parking 

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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