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Posted 23 July, 2026

Lead Technical Safety

Morson Edge
England, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Technical Safety LeadLocation: Barrow-in-FurnessDuration: 2 yearsRate: Negotiable on application - PAYE OnlyInside IR35Job PurposeThe Technical Safety Lead role acts as the Technical Safety Technical Authority to safeguard, support and assure the integrity and process safety of the Morecambe Hub assets. Leads the delivery of Technical Safety activities and plans, including those relating to end of asset life.Key Role DeliverablesAccountable for the delivery and quality of all technical safety work (internal & external) for Morecambe Hub assets, providing proactive guidance and support to all aspects of the business.Provide expertise and support the implementation of the CMAPP, safety engineering philosophy and standards.Provide clear direction and assurance to compliance with statutory legislation in respect of Major Accident Hazard management including Safety Cases and COMAH reports.Responsible for updating and supporting the Safety Case and COMAH report.Ensure HAZOP, HAZID, HIRA, ENVID workshops are conducted and followed up in line with company standards and expectations.Manages the technical safety resource and managed service provision to deliver business plans for technical safety activities.Identify and leads engineering peer reviews to assure the integrity of technical safety engineering across Spirit Energy when requestedDeliver the technical authority framework for Technical Safety.Manage competence assurance for the Technical Safety discipline across Spirit Energy.Actively manage contractors with involvement in the application of quality assurance and quality control: including reviewing calculations, philosophies and designs.Act as a Lead investigator using Kelvin TopSet investigation techniques to support business requirements.Any other associated duties as reasonably required.Competence & QualificationsTechnical SkillsDemonstrate understanding of statutory legislation in respect of Major Accident Hazard management including Safety Cases and COMAH reportsKnowledge of relevant codes, standards and applicable regulations both statutory and company specific.Extensive experience in a Technical Safety Lead roleExperience in client/operator roles in the management of contractorsDesirableDegree qualified in an engineering or technology disciplineChartered EngineerExperience in event management and investigation training such as Kelvin TopSetTPBN1_UKTJ