Process Safety Engineer

Based at our site in Cramlington, Northumberland, the Process Safety Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the safety of our process operations on plant.

Location: Dudley, Northumberland, UK

Department: Manufacturing and Supply

Reference: VN1279

Reporting to the Process Safety Manager, you will actively participate in and ­track hazard reviews and process safety risk assessments, providing expert technical input and practical guidance to support safe, reliable and compliant operations. This is a full‑time, site‑based position working Monday to Friday.

• Support compliance with COMAH Regulations, DSEAR 2002, ATEX and the process safety management system, including updating sections of the COMAH Safety Report.
• Assist in major accident hazard identification and risk assessment processes, including Haz 0‑7 studies, QRA, LOPA, SIL, OBRA etc.
• Provide process safety risk assessment input including selection, installation and operation of equipment and inspection/maintenance considerations.
• Monitor compliance with the site Hazardous Substance Consent (HSC) in terms of substance volume tracking.
• Review and develop process safety relevant procedures and contribute to creation/revision of other procedures as required.
• Contribute to site emergency response arrangements, especially emergency response ‘pre‑plans’.
• Involvement in the preparation and revision of permitting/l­icence documentation related to process safety such as the COMAH safety report, aspects of the EPR permit and hazardous substances consent issues, and monitor improvement actions.
• Prepare for interventions with regulatory authorities such as HSE, Local Authority and EA as required.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and investigations as required.
• Represent EHS at engineering handovers and modification reviews, participate in design reviews on engineering flow diagrams.
• Investigate issues and topics, prepare and present investigation reports and suggest possible actions.

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as chemical/process engineering (chartered membership desirable).
• Safety qualification desirable, e.g. NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or willingness to work towards a process safety qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Understanding and appreciation of major accident legislation such as COMAH and ability to contribute to hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and develop practical solutions to process safety issues.
• Prioritisation and time‑management skills to balance active and reactive workloads.
• Competent with IT systems, especially Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle‑to‑work scheme, death in service coverage, on‑site health and wellbeing support, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club, and opportunities for training and career development.

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years of experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Complementary services include Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research, development and clinical manufacturing. We are a fast‑growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, employing talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving lives.

Our culture and way of working deliver an exceptional experience to customers and employees.

Be caring. Be transparent. Be willing. Be reliable.

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or if you require reasonable adjustments to support your application, contact

Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so please submit your application as early as possible.

Final date to receive applications: 06 Mar 2026. Apply now.