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This role was closed on 2026-09-14. It is kept for reference.

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Days open
6 days
Estimated salary
$117,000
Based on Lead / Manager seniority, the Energy & process industry and United Kingdom market rates.
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Spirit Energy

Technical Safety Lead

Closed
Focus
Safety-critical
Location
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom
Posted
Sep 8, 2026
Source
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Job description

HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT?

In operation since 1985, Barrow Gas Terminal is a key piece of the UK’s energy infrastructure and supports the Morecambe Bay gas fields. The terminal has played a long‑standing role in processing and delivering natural gas, supporting both local employment and national energy supply.

With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement, we believe in operational excellence at every stage of production. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and energetic team, then we are keen to hear from you.

THE OPPORTUNITY – TECHNICAL SAFETY LEAD

The Technical Safety Lead role acts as the Technical Safety Technical Authority to safeguard, support and assure the integrity and of the Morecambe Hub assets. Leads the delivery of Technical Safety activities and plans, including those relating to end of asset life.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Duration: 2-year contract

Contract Type: PAYE

  • Please only apply if you have existing right-to-work in the UK.
  • Please outline notice period/availability to start.

In role, you will be required to

  • Accountable 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 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 requested
  • Deliver 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.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for

  • Degree qualified in an engineering or technology discipline
  • Chartered Engineer
  • Experience in event management and investigation training such as Kelvin TopSet
  • Demonstrate understanding of statutory legislation in respect of Major Accident Hazard management including Safety Cases and COMAH reports
  • Knowledge of relevant codes, standards and applicable regulations both statutory and company specific.
  • Extensive experience in a Technical Safety Lead role
  • Experience in client/operator roles in the management of contractors

In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values - Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset.