Lead Technical Safety & Environmental Engineer

Lead Technical Safety & Environmental Engineer - FEED (12-month contract)

RHL is recruiting a Lead Technical Safety & Environmental (TS&E) Engineer for a 12‑month FEED programme supporting a major upstream development in Saudi Arabia. The work focuses on sustaining and increasing capacity across multiple Gas Oil Separation Plants (GOSPs), plus associated power generation and well injection facilities. You'll lead TS&E inputs, manage key safety deliverables, and ensure environmental compliance across the FEED scope, based in the UK office.

Key responsibilities

Lead, coach and coordinate a small TS&E team (engineers/designers).
Own and review technical safety deliverables including:
Fire & Gas detection philosophy and layout reviews
Escape, Evacuation & Rescue Analysis (EERA) inputs and actions
Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) deliverables and interface reviews
Interface with client and multi-discipline engineering teams through FEED (and into EPC readiness).
Provide risk management support and ensure alignment with relevant codes/standards and project requirements.
Support environmental assessment activity and stakeholder/social consultation inputs as required.

Requirements

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, Environmental Engineering (or equivalent).
Strong technical safety background within oil & gas / energy projects (ideally FEED).
Demonstrable experience leading safety deliverables and coordinating across disciplines.
Chartered status (CEng/IChemE or equivalent) desirable.
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.

Contract details

Location:

Surrey
Working pattern: 4 office days per week required minimum 1 day WFH
Rate: £75/hr Outside IR35
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months

Hours:

40 per week

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