Safety Engineer - HAZOP / Technical Safety / HAZID / LOPA

Job description

Brightsmith is proud to be representing a global cleantech leader in the search for a Safety Engineer. This organisation is at the forefront of enabling innovation in power generation, green hydrogen, and distributed energy solutions. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative and forward-thinking engineering team working on technologies that are shaping a lower-carbon future. The Safety Engineer will play a key role in ensuring that cutting-edge innovation is supported by robust and effective safety engineering practices.

What Makes This Role Stand Out

This role offers the chance to work on pioneering clean energy technologies with real-world impact. You will contribute to products and systems that support the global energy transition while developing your expertise across multiple engineering disciplines. You will join a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and technical excellence. The position offers exposure to complex systems, cross-functional projects, and international partnerships, providing strong opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust safety cases for fuel cell and electrolysis technologies
• Identify, analyse, and evaluate hazards and define appropriate risk control measures
• Apply process safety methodologies such as HAZOP, HAZID, and LOPA
• Produce clear and structured safety documentation and technical reports
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external partners on safety strategies
• Support safety assurance activities across product development and demonstration programmes
• Contribute to safety management plans and ensure effective implementation
• Engage with partners to support safe delivery of pilot projects and technology demonstrations

Who We’re Looking For

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience with systems safety processes, tools, and methodologies
• Understanding of full project lifecycle from concept through to operation and end of life
• Knowledge of functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, ISO 26262, or IEC 61511
• Experience working on complex engineered systems in sectors such as energy, automotive, aerospace, or chemicals
• Familiarity with structured engineering processes including risk and requirements management
• Broad technical understanding across disciplines such as thermodynamics, mechanical design, and electrical systems
• Awareness of safety considerations relating to hazardous substances and flammable environments
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

Location and Package

Location: Horsham

Job type: Full-time

Package: Competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for development and progression

If you are interested in contributing to the future of clean energy and advancing your career in safety engineering, we encourage you to apply.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Horsham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English