Job Description

Let's create better, safe energy for tomorrow. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you - from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us .Read more about how you can thrive with us.


As a Process Safety Engineer in our Net Zero Division, you'll be part of a talented team designing complex new schemes to protect our clients' assets. As well as delivering what's best for major organisations, you'll be able to point to something that improves thousands of lives every day and say, 'I helped to make this happen'.

Your purpose:

You will be working within the Net Zero practice where your goal is to support the delivery of numerous projects on behalf of our clients, either in-house or via secondment. The safety engineering role will be dynamic, detail orientated and cover every stage of a project life cycle from feasibility to commissioning. Our clients work within highly regulated environments, and you will be in the heart of multi-disciplinary teams helping to deliver complex, unique and interesting projects.

What you can bring:

In addition to building excellent relationships within AtkinsRealis, you'll be able to build excellent relationships with our clients, being able to provide proactive support to a team or client within a project. You should have a high attention to detail to deliver or check quality deliverables. We are looking for a person with prior experience in consequence modelling software for Major Accident Hazard scenarios. Favourable qualities include but are not limited to, knowledge of supporting or conducting hazard workshops e.g. HAZOP, LOPA, HAZID. Proven knowledge of legislative requirement associated with major hazards, examples of which may include COMAH & DSEAR. Ability to prepare proposals, coordinate bids/proposals and win new projects and proven collaboration skills to work within multi-disciplinary teams.
Examples of the types of work you will be involved in:

Consequence modelling of Major Accident Hazard scenarios, and Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRAs). Hazardous Area Classification & DSEAR assessments. Preparing HSE study reports to line with client standards and to support project requirements. Depending on project phase these may include philosophy documents or detailed calculations. HAZOP and LOPA workshops, including preparing Terms of Reference.
Essential Requirements:


In addition to having strong communication and analytical skills, other key requirements include:

University Degree in an appropriate science, engineering, or equivalent experience and qualification. Experience working in process and energy related industries. Ability to provide a customer-focused service. Motivated to meet delivery/cost targets without compromising quality.

Why work for AtkinsRealis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.


Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.


We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRealis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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