Principal Safety & Risk Engineer, Aberdeen

Genesis Oil and Gas Consultants Ltd.

Principal Safety & Risk Engineer, Aberdeen

Salary Not Specified

Genesis Oil and Gas Consultants Ltd., Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 30 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 376e0a4ba2a042ee932c7eac9c9050b4

Full Job Description

The Consultant Engineer should be able to operate independently in performing Technical Safety & Risk studies and writing up results/reports, requiring some, but not intensive, input and support from the Study Manager. Experience with available industry modeling and analysis techniques and tools is preferred for this role.

The work performed will be varied and activities include front-end conceptual studies, detailed design, operational support and decommissioning activities. The role will be to perform Technical Safety & Risk assessments and analysis based on regulatory requirements, client standards, and drivers and be able to efficiently communicate these solutions through calculations, technical reports, and presentations.

The Consultant engineer will be required to interface directly with clients, undertake marketing and business development activities, represent Genesis within industry working groups, and also work in a single-discipline supervisory capacity as well as be part of a multi-discipline team.

We'd love to hear from you if your profile meets the following essential requirements:

  • Proven experience in Technical Safety, Risk and Loss Prevention

  • Relevant Engineering degree

  • Experience in managing formal safety workshops including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL / LOPA

  • Experience in executing Risk studies, including QRA, FERA, and EERA, and risk-based design including ALARP demonstration.

  • Experience in Loss Prevention design including, but not limited to, Active and Passive Fire Protection, Blast Protection, F&G Systems, Hazardous Area Classification, and development of design drawings

  • Understanding of UK regulatory framework and Safety Case/COMAH etc development

  • Ability to lead junior engineers


  • Advantageous Experience:
  • Some understanding of Functional Safety

  • PHAST, Flaresim, BowtieXP, Pipenet

  • Experience in CCUS, Hydrogen, Wind


  • It is essential that applicants have the right to work in the UK.

    At Genesis, we are our clients' trusted advisors on the journey to a sustainable future. For over 30 years, Genesis has developed an unrivaled track record and reputation for high-quality, high-impact solutions. We work in true partnership with our clients and are problem solvers who are at the forefront of innovation and technology; our world-class experience, individual expertise, and collective wisdom are what differentiates us. This is why we have been recognized by the Financial Times in the UK and Forbes globally as the world's leading management consultancy.

    From Engineers and Specialists to Project Managers and Support Staff, our 1000+ people spread across 12 countries, thrive in a dynamic, proactive business where inherent safety and maximizing sustainability are key beliefs. A deep sense of Team where global collaboration is the top priority fuels a working environment of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovative thinking.