Technical Safety Engineer / Senior Engineer - Project Assurance

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Job Description

Here at DNV, what we do matters. Whether it's helping the Energy Industry transition to a more decarbonised and sustainable future or helping protect life, property and the environment, every day, what you do, will make a difference. This is our shared purpose and one our people are proud to be part of.

Our Project Assurance section within our Offshore Infrastructure Department in Energy Systems work with a broad variety of clients, ranging from owners, operators, EPC contractors and design houses to yards, manufacturers and emerging energy transition companies.

We are a motivated, supportive team of engineers, project managers and support staff, working on a wide range of exciting projects and initiatives, to ensure energy assets are safe, and to prepare ourselves and clients for a secure energy supply as we move through the energy transition.

Some typical projects are:

• Complex greenfield and brownfield development projects for third party verification including design review and field inspection and commissioning
• Technical qualifications of emerging technologies and designs for the energy transition
• Advisory support to internal and external clients on wide range of traditional and renewable energy projects

Our Opportunity:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Technical Safety Engineer/Senior Engineer with experience in the design and/or verification of passive and active fire and explosion protection systems, escape and evacuation facilities, and associated safety systems, performed in conjunction with an understanding of risk assessments and studies, for onshore and/or offshore energy facilities.

You will form part of our multidisciplinary team, engaged in verification and assessment activities across different engineering disciplines (including, but not limited to: technical safety, structural, process safety, electrical and instrumentation, mechanical and geotechnical disciplines) and you'll apply your expertise, acting as a discipline lead, to assure the highest quality of service delivery to meet customer requirements within the timeframe, costs and quality standards established.

In addition you will have the opportunity to support in bidding for and management of projects and also support the with the ongoing development of less experienced members of our team. Your role will be based out of either our Aberdeen or London offices, with occasional onshore and offshore field trips depending on your role and experience.

Responsibilities

We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it's important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Non-contractual profit-share scheme
• Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
• Hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 2 days a week in office
• Wellbeing benefits: (inc Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance, yoga classes). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
• Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
• Mentored support towards professional accreditation and annual re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
• Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Qualifications

If you are a dedicated team player with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique expertise to our dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a proven track record of delivering quality results, along with:

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical and Instrumentation) and Chartership (or studying towards) within your chosen discipline
• Demonstrable experience as a Technical Safety Engineer, preferably within the energy design, engineering or consulting sectors
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, demonstrating an ability to manage, develop, and lead technical projects independently, simultaneously coordinating, and executing key activities, whilst maintaining high performance and quality under pressure
• Ability to win new business with existing and potential clients, develop proposals, bid for contracts and attend client meetings
• Curious and proactive in learning new skills and knowledge, demonstrating a solution-oriented approach, aligning a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by the Energy Transition and the need for Energy Security for DNV and our clients
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, including confidence in building professional relationships both internally and externally with customers
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise reports and present complex solutions and ideas to both specialist and non-specialist stakeholders

When applying, please also include a brief cover letter outlining your relevant Technical Safety experience detailing your knowledge and understanding of onshore legislation for UK Projects, offshore legislation for the UK Continental Shelf, along with your knowledge & understanding of Major Accident Hazard management processes and techniques and applicable codes and standards used within the Oil and Gas, Renewables and Low Carbon fuels industries.

About Us

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.