Job Description
Senior Risk and Safety Engineer
About Our Client:
* Our client is a specialist risk and safety consultancy with 21+ years' experience across oil and gas, chemical processing, renewables, mining, and major infrastructure.
* Our client works with high-profile Australian and international clients, delivering hazard studies, quantitative risk assessments (QRAs), and technical safety solutions.
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a hands-on Senior Engineer to deliver technical risk and safety assessments across a range of industrial projects. You will work closely with Directors, Principals, Senior Engineers, and junior staff, taking responsibility for key technical deliverables and client engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
* Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment studies (HAZID, RA)
* Prepare and facilitate risk workshops with clients
* Lead QRAs and Formal Safety Assessment studies (fire safety, LOPA)
* Undertake technical safety studies such as FHA/PHA, FSS, SIL studies, and Safety Case inputs
* Analyse and interpret consequence modelling and risk profiles (PHAST, Effects, RiskCurves)
* Review numerical analysis and provide guidance to graduates and contractors
* Support mentoring and development of junior engineers
* Contribute to client communications and project reporting
* Assist in business development and new project opportunities as needed
About You:
Experience & Qualifications:
* 6–10 years in risk, process safety, or similar engineering roles (exceptional candidates with 5 years may be considered)
* Proven experience delivering hazard studies, risk assessments, and workshops
* Experience leading QRAs and technical safety assessments
* Skilled in consequence modelling and interpretation of risk outputs
* Proficient in BowTieXP and other risk modelling tools (PHAST, Effects, RiskCurves)
* Strong numerical analysis, problem-solving, and technical writing skills
* Bachelor of Engineering (ideally chemical); postgraduate study in process safety or risk management advantageous
* Familiarity with PSM standards and major hazard regulatory frameworks (MHF, NOPSEMA, COMAH, etc.)
Attributes:
* Clear communicator with excellent English
* Adaptable, collaborative, and confident in client-facing situations
* Comfortable mentoring junior staff and guiding project teams
* Analytical thinker with hands-on technical skills
More Information:
* Employment type: Permanent, full-time
* Location: Chatswood, Sydney
* Working arrangement: Office-based during probation; 1 day WFH per week thereafter
* Travel: Occasional client site visits in Australia; some international travel possible
* Visa: Must have full working rights in Australia
* Career progression: Potential to mentor, take on leadership, and grow within technical or client-facing roles