Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Process & Functional Safety Solutions
Founded in 2011, 6 Engineering Ltd has evolved from a one-person consultancy into a dedicated team of specialists delivering process and functional safety solutions across multiple industries. We ensure businesses are not only compliant but safer and better prepared for the long run. Our consultants act as critical friends, providing honest, knowledgeable support that helps clients implement effective, long-term safety strategies.With expertise in process safety, functional safety, and safety consultancy, we serve sectors including petrochemicals, steel, ceramics, energy, and manufacturing. Our approach combines deep industry knowledge with practical methodologies to enhance safety processes, protect people, and strengthen operational resilience.
Services
Process Safety
Functional Safety
Risk Assessments
Compliance Audits
Safety Case Development
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over a decade of experience in process and functional safety engineering.
- Our team provides ISO 13849 compliance assessments and DSEAR compliance expertise.
- We deliver tailored solutions for offshore and COMAH facilities.
- Our consultants act as critical friends with hands-on industry experience.
- We support the full operational safety lifecycle of your facility.
Services
Process Safety
We help businesses identify and manage process hazards in high-pressure, high-risk environments. Our services include HAZOP studies, LOPA analysis, and compliance audits. By addressing risks in sectors like petrochemicals and energy, we ensure operational safety and regulatory adherence.
Functional Safety
Specialising in IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 compliance, we assess and verify safety instrumented systems. Our work prevents catastrophic failures through SIL determination and SIF assessments. Clients benefit from systems that meet regulatory standards across diverse industries.
Risk Assessments
We conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats to people and assets. Our methods include consequence analysis modelling and machinery safety evaluations. These assessments form the basis for actionable risk mitigation strategies tailored to client needs.
Compliance Audits
Our compliance audits ensure adherence to safety regulations like DSEAR and COMAH. We evaluate existing safety measures and provide actionable recommendations. This helps businesses avoid legal challenges and maintain operational integrity in regulated environments.
Safety Case Development
We develop detailed safety cases for offshore and high-hazard facilities. These documents demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements and outline risk management strategies. Our approach ensures clarity, technical accuracy, and alignment with industry best practices.
People
Nick Howard
Managing Director and Safety Engineering Authority
Nick leads 6 Engineering with over 15 years of experience in process safety. He specialises in high-hazard industries and ensures our solutions combine technical excellence with practical application.
Paul Cooke
Safety Engineering Authority
Paul brings extensive expertise in functional safety and compliance audits. His work focuses on IEC standards and SIL verification, ensuring systems operate reliably in critical environments.
Jackie Wain
Safety Engineering and Design Consultant
Jackie specialises in safety design and risk assessment. With hands-on experience in machinery safety and DSEAR compliance, she delivers tailored solutions for complex industrial challenges.
Kaja Smerecka
Safety Engineer
Kaja contributes to hazard identification and compliance projects. Her background in engineering ensures technically sound solutions that align with client operational needs.
Emily Hanley
People and Operations Manager
Emily oversees operational efficiency and team coordination at 6 Engineering. She ensures seamless project delivery while supporting organisational growth and client satisfaction.
Questions
What industries do you specialise in?
We work across high-hazard sectors including petrochemicals, steel, ceramics, energy, and manufacturing.
What safety standards do you cover?
Our expertise includes ISO 13849, DSEAR, COMAH, IEC 61508, and IEC 61511 compliance.
Do you provide offshore facility support?
Yes, we develop safety cases and conduct compliance audits for offshore operations.
How do you ensure practical safety solutions?
Our team combines technical expertise with real-world experience to deliver accessible, pragmatic solutions.
What is your approach to risk management?
We use HAZOP, LOPA, and hazardous area classification to identify and control process hazards proactively.
