Technical Safety & Risk Team Lead

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.

• 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.