Full-Time
Senior Safety Engineer
Outside IR35
Kent
5,001-10,000 employees
Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets
No salary listed
United Kingdom
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Bachelor's
 Process Engineering |
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- Degree qualified in a relevant engineering subject, preferably in Chemical Engineering.
- Experience working in Process Safety, Technical Safety, or Design Safety, preferably in the Energy industry including upstream, midstream, downstream, chemicals / petrochemicals and new energies.
- Experience of managing Risk Analysis (e.g. QRA, FERA, EERA, ESSA, RAM, Flare/Vent Studies).
- Hands-on experience running process safety software such as PHAST, Flaresim, RAM Maros.
- Human Factors engineering design implementation experience.
- Experience of UK safety case and COMAH requirements.
- Experience of UK applicable HSE regulations.
- Experience in development of bow tie and identification of Safety Critical Elements.
- Deliver Pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design projects in the Energy and Chemicals industry.
- Technically responsible for the area of work and preparation of specific deliverables.
- Undertakes specific tasks / area of work as defined by the SOW for Process Safety projects.
- Supports the preparation of the Process Safety Technical Data Report (TDR) and executes allocated tasks within the requirements of the project execution plan and TDR.
- Ensures compliance with Kent’s ISO accredited Quality Management System, and project specific procedures, guides and standards.
- Prepare/review safety studies reports independently such as QRA, FERA, RAM etc.
- Prepare and Review of loss prevention deliverables such fire protection philosophy, HAC schedule, PFP schedule layouts, fire water demand calculations etc.
Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
1919
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Kent secured Orica's 50MW Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub mandate on July 6, 2026.
- Kent signed Aramco brownfield EPC and PMC LTAs on July 13, 2026.
- Aurora Energy Valley named Kent Data Centres its preferred Nordic development partner on July 13, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Aramco LTAs only place Kent on future bid panels, not guaranteed revenue.
- Saudi Arabia and Aramco concentration exposes Kent to client budget cuts and payment delays.
- Data-centre and hydrogen expansion demands flawless execution; one major failure can destroy credibility.
What makes Kent unique
- Kent Data Centres won Aurora Energy Valley's Nordic AI-campus design role on July 13, 2026.
- Kent spans consulting, EPC, startup, O&M, and decommissioning across one project lifecycle.
- Nesma & Partners ownership funds expansion without a visible brand or leadership overhaul.
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