Safety engineer Work, Jobs in Greater Manchester (with Salaries)

Control & Safety Systems Engineer
Yokogawa —Runcorn
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Bachelor's degree
Safety Case Engineer
Assystem —Warrington
- Maths
- Project management
Electrical Product Safety Engineer
SGS —Buxton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Electronics Project Engineer - Fire Safety
UL Solutions —Warrington
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Process Safety Engineer – Chemical
Risktec Solutions —Warrington
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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Quality, Health and Safety Engineer
Pyroguard UK Ltd. —Haydock
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- IT
- Communication skills
Principal Engineer (Intrinsic Safety)
SGS —Buxton
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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Senior Safety Case Engineer
Assystem —Warrington
- Project management
CE&I Safety System Design Engineer (Client Side)
VINCI Construction —Warrington
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Fire Safety Engineer
Tetra Tech —Warrington
- Travel
- No travel
- Communication skills
Senior/Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer
AFRY —Warrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Senior/Principal Safety Case Engineer
Amentum —Risley
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Travel
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave

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Control & Safety Systems Engineer

Yokogawa -
Runcorn

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Engineering
Programmable logic controllers
Bachelor's degree
Systems engineering
Distributed control systems

Full job description

As a Control & Safety Systems Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimize industrial automation and safety systems that ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient operations for our customers. You will play a key role across the full project lifecycle—from concept and design through to commissioning and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Design & Solution Delivery

Design and develop control and safety system solutions (e.g. DCS, SIS, PLC) based on customer requirements and industry standards
Perform feasibility studies, simulations, and testing to validate design concepts
Translate technical and business requirements into robust engineering specifications

Implementation & Commissioning

Configure, test, and deploy control and safety systems at customer sites
Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
Ensure systems are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards

Standards, Compliance & Safety

Apply and contribute to engineering standards, specifications, and best practices
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g. functional safety, IEC standards)
Conduct inspections and assessments to verify system integrity and safety

Project & Stakeholder Management

Execute tasks within project plans, timelines, and budgets
Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Act as a technical point of contact for customers during project delivery

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, tools, and methodologies
Contribute to innovation initiatives and digital/automation advancements
Support knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across teams

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare clear and accurate technical documentation, reports, and specifications
Maintain project documentation in line with quality and compliance requirements

Behavioral Competencies

Managing Complexity

Analyzes complex technical challenges and identifies practical, effective solutions
Evaluates multiple scenarios and understands downstream impacts

Collaboration

Builds strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams
Shares knowledge proactively and supports team success

Key Skills & Expertise

Control & Safety Systems Engineering (DCS, SIS, PLC)
Engineering design, specification, and implementation
Functional safety and regulatory compliance
Testing, validation, and system integration
Project planning and scheduling
Risk assessment and mitigation
Technical reporting and documentation
Stakeholder management and communication

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Automation, Control Systems or related)
Proven experience in control and/or safety systems engineering within industrial environments
Familiarity with industry standards (e.g. IEC 61508 / 61511) is an advantage
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

What Success Looks Like

High-quality system designs delivered right first time
Projects executed safely, on time, and within budget
Strong customer satisfaction and long-term relationships
Continuous improvement contributions to engineering practices

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive culture

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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safety engineer jobs in greater manchester

Control & Safety Systems Engineer

Safety Case Engineer

Electrical Product Safety Engineer

Electronics Project Engineer - Fire Safety

Process Safety Engineer – Chemical

Quality, Health and Safety Engineer

Principal Engineer (Intrinsic Safety)

Senior Safety Case Engineer

CE&I Safety System Design Engineer (Client Side)

Senior Fire Safety Engineer

Senior/Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer

Senior/Principal Safety Case Engineer