Average Safety salary in the UK

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Safety Engineer to join a leading organisation within the Manufacturing and Production sector in Wigan. The role requires an individual with strong expertise in engineering and manufacturing processes to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Client Details Based in Standish, UK, this award-winning resin manufacturer specialises in designing and producing high-performance polymers and synthetic resins for sectors including aerospace, defence, automotive, construction, marine, and energy. The company is recognised for its innovation, having won the Queen's Award for Enterprise (Innovation), and operates with a strong R&D focus, offering unique chemistries such as epoxy, phenolic, vinyl ester, benzoxazine, phenol-aralkyl resins, curing agents, and catalysts. Its Standish facility manufactures specialist resins and sustainable "green chemistry" solutions compliant with REACH, including bio-epoxy and bio-phenolic materials. The site provides rapid-response manufacturing, pilot-plant development, and bespoke formulation services, supporting customers requiring advanced resin systems for coatings, composites, adhesives, and insulation applications. Description As the Process Safety Engineer you will be tasked with the following; Provide technical safety support to ensure compliance with process safety, DSEAR, COMAH, and wider regulatory requirements.Deliver safety and process engineering documents needed to support site and project activities.Develop safety engineering philosophies, HSE plans, and technical specifications for equipment and systems.Chair and contribute to formal process safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL), issuing reports and driving completion of actions.Participate in project design reviews, including P&ID and constructability assessments.Conduct hazardous area classifications in line with industry codes and standards.Develop and implement functional safety management plans.Produce and review specifications, datasheets, reports, schedules, and calculations in line with engineering and quality requirements.Provide technical support to projects and site operations as needed.Follow discipline-specific procedures and contribute to continuous improvement.Maintain up-to-date awareness of regulatory frameworks, legislative changes, and industry developments.Apply strong knowledge of process safety and environmental engineering across FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases.Ensure alignment with relevant international codes and standards. Profile A successful Process Safety Engineer should have: Minimum of 5 years in a similar role.Proficient in Process operations.Demonstrable knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR, Risk Assessment Techniques and other H&S regulations.Technically proficient in all areas of process safety and loss prevention. E.G - HAZOP, PHA.DSEAR Risk assessment experience.HAZOP/HAZID/LOPA experience. Job Offer Salary C. £70,000/Company pension scheme with a 3% company contribution and 5% employee contribution.Healthcare benefits, including eligibility for BUPA cover after a six-month probationary period.Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days. If you are ready to advance your career as a Process Safety Engineer in Wigan's thriving industrial and manufacturing sector, we encourage you to apply today!

Safety Standards Advisor (French speaker) Job Purpose:We’re looking for a Safety Standards Advisor to play a key role in ensuring safety compliance and managing organisational changes within a major rail infrastructure system. You’ll help maintain high safety standards, including ISO 45001, and support teams across the business in applying these principles effectively.  This role requires applying government and regulatory frameworks, hence requires strong compliance awareness and interpretation skills. This role involves coordinating safety evidence for operational activities, ensuring compliance with European railway safety requirements, and interpreting regulatory frameworks. You’ll also ensure that safety rules and regulations - whether European, national, or binational are accurately reflected in policies and operational practices. Key Responsibilities: Safety Authorisation & Safety Management System (SMS): Support the ongoing development and maintenance of the Safety Management System, ensuring it reflects technological and organisational changes.Coordinate the creation and delivery of safety dashboards (“Tableaux de Bord”) across operational teams, defining requirements, guiding implementation, and tracking progress.Ensure safety-critical systems are supported by clear, reliable evidence through dashboards provided by relevant teams. Safety Standards Website & Documentation: Manage and update the internal Safety Standards digital library, ensuring staff and regulators have easy access to policies, standards, and documentation. Change Management & Assurance: Review change proposals to ensure compliance with safety requirements before submission to governance groups.Track and log all change requests, maintaining an accurate Change Log.Provide practical advice on following change management processes correctly.Monitor approved changes, working with project leads and technical experts to ensure safe delivery. Regulatory Frameworks: Review and interpret European, National, and Binational safety regulations - including Human and Organisational Factors (HOF) - to ensure they are properly embedded in safety standards and practices. ?????Qualifications and Experience: Must have a minimum B1 level fluency in FrenchLevel 4 qualification (e.g., HNC, NVQ Level 4, or equivalent), or Level 3 with relevant experience.Familiarity with Safety and Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 9001).IOSH Managing Safely or similar safety training is an advantage.Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and make sound decisions within scope.High computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and document management systems.Auditing skills (safety or quality) are an advantage.Experience in railway operations is desirable but not essential.Fluent in French as well as English, with confidence in the either language for meetings and workshops.Ability to represent the Safety Directorate’s views and understand technical input. Salary: Competitive; depending on experience.Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

We are thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for two Building Safety Managers to become part of our Building Safety Team, with one position focused on Calderdale and the other on Lancashire. This role is crucial, situated at the core of the new Building Safety framework. You will collaborate with regulatory agencies, co-workers, and contractors to ensure that building safety tasks, necessary remedial actions, and all pertinent safety standards are executed, compliant, and meticulously documented.Your responsibilities will include ensuring that all buildings within scope are registered with the Building Safety Regulator and possess a valid Building Assurance Certificate. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing a comprehensive Resident Engagement Strategy. You will serve as the main point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, guaranteeing that our buildings, shared spaces, and residents' homes meet safety standards. If you are dedicated to resident safety, governance, and striving for excellence in high-risk residential environments, this is your chance to create a meaningful impact.Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - of Key Responsibilities as a Building Safety Manager...Develop and manage the content of the Building Information Model (BIM).Establish clear IT requirements to enable a 360° view of each building safety case across existing systems.Develop and maintain complete and compliant Building Safety Cases/Reports for each high-risk block.Ensure the Golden Thread of information is clearly identifiable, demonstrable and easily accessible.Register all relevant buildings with the Building Safety Regulator and obtain and maintain Building Assurance Certificates.Deliver day-to-day functions on behalf of the Accountable Person for buildings in scope of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.Develop, review and deliver fire safety strategies and maintain Fire Management Plans.Audit and approve Fire Risk Assessments and coordinate PCFRAs and residential PEEPs (rPEEPs).Coordinate, monitor and ensure completion of remedial works to meet statutory requirements.Investigate, report and manage fire incidents in high-risk blocks.Establish and operate a Mandatory Occurrence Reporting regime.Proactively engage and consult with residents, implementing and monitoring a mandated Resident Engagement Strategy.Develop positive working relationships with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire and Rescue Services, Local Authority Building Control and internal teams.Support audits, formal reviews and inspections, escalating risk where appropriate.Collaborate with partners to implement best practices in building safety and provide guidance to resident groups and the Building Safety Team.Uphold Health and Safety requirements and promote equality, diversity and inclusion.We Are Looking for Someone Who Has...Strong, extensive and proven experience within a similar Building Safety or Fire Safety role.Training and accreditations in a building engineering, construction or property compliance discipline.Strong knowledge of housing management data systems, proficient in MS Office (especially Excel), with excellent analytical and report writing abilities. Experience in change management and service improvement.Strong knowledge and application of governance and risk management principles in relation to building and resident safety.PAS 8673 competency requirements across operating environment, leadership and teamwork, building systems and safety, operational practice and risk management.Working knowledge of CDM 2015, Approved Document B, the Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Regulations (England) 2022, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and BS 9792:2025 Fire Risk Assessment Code of Practice.A Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management (completed or to be completed within three months) or an equivalent Level 6 building or construction qualification. NEBOSH Fire Safety (or equivalent).Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or a similar professional body.Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.BenefitsIn return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Building Safety Manager role...Starting salary of £52,510 per annum - Pay award pending 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidaysHybrid working - you will manage your week by dividing your time between working in our offices, on site and working from home. Your typical work week will consist of two days in the office, with the remaining days spent on-site or working remotely from home.You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday (occasional evening or weekend working depending on business needs). Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.To explore the full range of our award-winning benefits, please click on the link and ensure that you review all that we have to offer - Employee Benefits Link THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.