Technical Safety & Risk Team Lead
Posted 3 hours ago by Fintec Recruit Ltd
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Midlothian, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH120
Job Description
FINTEC Recruitare recruitingan experienced Technical Safety & Risk Team Lead Engineer. Our client is a global leader dedicated to safety, innovation, and sustainability within the oil & gas and energy sectors. They offer a collaborative environment focused on impactful projects that make a difference worldwide. Their flexible and inclusive culture values diverse perspectives and encourages professional growth.
This is a full time role based in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow or London.
The Role- Lead and oversee the Technical Safety & Risk (TSR) team, driving technical excellence and strategic growth
- Manage project delivery, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement across multi-disciplinary teams
- Provide technical guidance on process safety, risk analysis, and safety case development for energy sector clients
- Support business development activities including proposals, tendering, and client relationship management
- Champion innovation, digital tools, and best practices to enhance safety and reliability standards
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering an inclusive and high-performing work environment
- Ensure compliance with UK and international safety regulations, including functional safety standards
- Contribute to shaping the company's safety and risk management strategies for the energy industry
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline; MSc in Process Safety / Applied Risk Analysis preferred
- Extensive experience in technical safety and risk engineering, ideally within oil & gas or broader energy sectors
- Proven expertise in process and functional safety, safety case development, and hazard analysis techniques such as HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, RCA, etc.
- Strong knowledge of UK and international safety regulations and industry standards
- Experience leading teams, managing projects, and supporting business development
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and foster a collaborative team environment
The role offers a competitive salary package plus benefits including private medical insurance (PMI), enhanced parental leave, pension scheme, health and wellbeing packages, and flexible working options.