Principal Process Safety Consultant

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative peoplefirst culture.

Due to continued growth we are seeking an experienced Principal Process Safety Consultant to join our established Process Safety team delivering highprofile process safety COMAH and hazardous industry projects.

Although ideally based in Manchester we are open to candidates across the UK and can consider remote working for those not located near an SLR office. The role involves regular work on client sites across the UK (typically 15 days at a time) with occasional opportunities for international work.

This is a senior clientfacing role requiring strong interpersonal skills commercial awareness and the ability to remain handson with technical detail. You will apply expert knowledge of COMAH and process safety legislation across a wide range of highhazard sectors including chemical manufacturing petrochemicals pharmaceuticals explosives and onshore bulk storage.

The Role

Youll lead the delivery of process safety and engineering projects from site engagement through to technical reporting working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:

• Developing new and existing services based on client and industry needs
• Creating process engineering standards manuals methodologies and procedures for clients
• Conducting audits and authoritative reviews of operational practices against documented procedures and recognised good practice
• Interfacing with site management engineering operations and H&S teams including leading studies to resolve process safety issues
• Undertaking onsite surveys of vessels tanks pipework and structures producing accurate asbuilt documentation
• Leading hazard identification and risk assessment studies including HAZID HAZOP and LOPA
• Providing process engineering expertise for design reviews EHS studies and engineering projects
• Delivering internal strategic development projects
• Supporting professional development of colleagues within the team
• Contributing to marketing and business development including client relationship management
• Identifying costeffective solutions to support client sustainability and operational improvement
• Engaging with thirdparty suppliers to deliver comprehensive services
• Ensuring client expectations are met in relation to quality cost and delivery
• Helping build and grow the team fostering a collaborative and productive working environment
• Leading multiple projects simultaneously ensuring strong integration across the organisation

Rewards & Benefits

SLRs One Team culture is at the heart of our business providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework regular performance reviews and full support toward chartership professional qualifications and licences we offer outstanding opportunities for longterm career progression.

Our flexible benefits & reward package includes:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life income and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycletowork schemes

We believe sustainable careers need balance so we offer:

• Flexible hybrid and agile working
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Crossborder remote working and sabbatical opportunities

Family life and wellbeing matter at SLR:

We provide enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave access to an Employee Assistance Programme and specialist support for mental health stress and menopausesupporting our people both professionally and personally.

About You

Youll bring:

• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) with a degree in Chemical or Process Engineering
• Strong experience in process plant design principles processes and standards
• Detailed understanding of COMAH and related legislation codes and good practice
• Experience in COMAH regulation (advantageous)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• High personal integrity sound judgement and a proactive approach

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this Senior Process Safety Consultant role aligns with your experience and ambitions we encourage you to apply.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1