Job Description

MES is a global, independent consultancy powering risk, safety, and asset integrity solutions for the energy and transportation industries. From oil & gas to renewables and clean energy, we help companies around the world design, operate, and decommission safely and efficiently.

We support projects through every phase, from early design concepts to the final stages of asset retirement. Our expertise spans technical safety, risk management, and operational assurance.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Graduate Safety & Risk Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an early-career engineer who is passionate about technical safety and risk management.

You won't be stuck behind a desk doing routine tasks. You'll dive straight into high-impact, real-world projects from day one. Working alongside experienced mentors, you'll apply your knowledge of engineering principles and safety regulations to assess and manage risks across a range of industries, including oil & gas, renewables, clean energy, and transportation.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mindset and a collaborative spirit, someone who's eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a consultancy environment where safety, innovation, and integrity are core values.

You'll be key to helping our clients design and operate safer, more sustainable assets, while also shaping your own development in one of the most critical areas of engineering today.

Duties

Carry out a diverse array of Risk & Safety services (i.e. ensure project delivery on quality, time and budget) under the supervision of the project manager. Participate in client facing and communication. Scribe workshops (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, etc.). Perform safety assessment activities (e.g. QRA, FERA, EERA, etc.). Perform risk management activities (e.g. safety case, SCE, PS, etc.). Carry out other specialist studies (e.g. CFD, RAM, etc.). Support development of proposals and tender. Develop new Risk & Safety capabilities / skills within MES UK office, and maintain procedures / methodologies. Work as part of the team to train other junior engineers on different Risk & Safety studies. Assist UK Operation Manager with project planning, commercial activities (e.g. proposals, pre-qualifications) and administrative duties where necessary. Support the business strategy, development and marketing to expand the Safety & Risk services (e.g. by performing lunch and learn presentations, by participating to conferences, by publishing papers, etc.).

Experience

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and experience:

Relevant degree (e.g. Chemical or Process Engineering Degree). Ideally, a candidate will have a second degree and/or Chartered Engineer status. Ideally, knowledge of some industry standard consequence modelling and risk software, e.g. PHAST, Safeti, FRED, etc. Understanding of safety studies and risk management, e.g. QRA, FERA, safety case, etc. Ability to work well under pressure and independently as well as an all-rounder. Strong written and spoken English skills. Ideally, candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent report writing. Self-motivated thinker able to work both independently and as part of a larger team. Confident in presenting in front of clients (existing or new).
If you are passionate about promoting a safe working environment through innovative engineering solutions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Safety Engineer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship? What is your notice period? What are your salary expectations for this role? Are you comfortable working on-site in Leatherhead, Surrey, 4-5 days per week? Do you have a degree in Chemical, Process, or a closely related Engineering discipline? Are you familiar with any consequence modelling or risk analysis software such as PHAST, Safeti, FRED, or similar tools?
Work Location: In person