Principal Design HSE Engineer -
Job Description
Costain's multi-discipline engineering and design team is dedicated to delivering design primarily for Costain projects. Our design outputs encompass a range from studies to detailed design for both permanent and temporary works. We prioritize sustainable and safe-by-design outputs, underpinned by a strong constructability ethos.
A Principal Design HSE Engineer typically serves as the most senior engineer in their discipline for a specific project, holding full authority to act on behalf of that discipline when delegated by the Chief Design HSE Engineer.
The role of Design HSE Engineering is crucial in ensuring a safe process plant design. Responsibilities include:
- Producing documents that meet the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive, Environmental Agency, and other regulators.
- Producing, checking, and approving Design HSE deliverables internally.
- Managing specialist consultants for design HSE activities that extend beyond the expertise of Costain Engineering Ltd.




The work of Design HSE can significantly influence project costs and timelines. The job holder reports to the Chief Design HSE Engineer and, when assigned to a project, will report to a project engineering manager or project manager as appropriate.
On projects, senior process engineers, process engineers, and graduate engineers report to the job holder, with the number of personnel varying based on project size and scope.
It is essential to ensure compliance with current company policies, relevant legislation, and both company and client requirements concerning health, safety, and environmental matters, while working in a manner that prevents harm or injury to oneself, fellow workers, clients, subcontractor employees, and the environment.
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Responsibilities
As a project Design HSE Engineer (also known as Technical Safety Engineer or Process Safety Engineer), responsibilities include:
- Supervising and executing Design HSE work on projec

📌 Principal Design HSE Engineer (España)
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