Principal Consultant - Ammonia & Derivatives

Principal Consultant - Ammonia & Derivatives

Location: Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Position Summary: The Principal Consultant will operate as a key member of KBR Consulting International, delivering technically robust and commercially informed consulting assignments across the ammonia and associated derivatives sectors. The role includes strategy, feasibility, concept development, Pre‑FEED/FEED, due diligence, proposal preparation, and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Principal Engineer on ammonia and derivative studies and projects, including:
  
  
  
  • Import and export terminals
  
  
  • Storage and handling systems
  
  
  • Marine, road and rail loading/unloading systems
  
  
  • Associated facility operations supporting licensors (ammonia, fertiliser, urea production packages)
  
  
  
  


• Lead or provide senior technical oversight for:
  
  
  
  • Feasibility, concept and Pre‑FEED studies
  
  
  • Technical and economic evaluations
  
  
  • Technology assessment and selection
  
  
  • Integration of support facilities (ammonia, fertiliser, urea & petrochemicals production infrastructure)
  
  
  • Due diligence and owners engineering reviews
  
  
  • Development and review of high‑quality technical deliverables (reports, presentations, process models)
  
  
  • Application of engineering judgment to identify risks, opportunities, cost drivers, and performance sensitivities
  
  
  
  


• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, engaging effectively at a technical level and supporting discussions on project strategy, investment readiness, execution approaches, and market positioning.


• Support KBR Consulting’s growth strategy through proposal and tender preparation, technical inputs to bids, and participation in client meetings and workshops.


• Contribute to thought leadership, market positioning, and internal capability development within ammonia and derivative services.


• Mentor and guide less‑experienced engineers and consultants; develop internal methodologies, tools, and best practices; collaborate across KBR’s global organisation; prepare and deliver conference papers and client presentations at industry events.

Experience & Technical Capability

• Depth of experience in ammonia, derivatives, fertiliser, urea, and related markets including commercial drivers.


• Knowledge of associated facility operations, design considerations, and efficiency improvement.


• Process design understanding and feasibility/configuration studies for ammonia and derivatives infrastructure projects.


• Understanding of process safety and applicable regulations for ammonia facilities.


• Knowledge of major licensors and technology providers.


• Project execution strategies and cash‑flow model analysis.


• Technical due diligence and lender’s engineer support.

Essential Skills

• Degree (BEng/MEng or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related discipline.


• Relevant years of experience in engineering consultancy, project development, or operating company roles.


• Demonstrable experience in ammonia and its derivatives, fertiliser, urea, or gas processing projects, including:
  
  
  
  • Ammonia production facilities
  
  
  • Storage, loading and unloading systems
  
  
  • Treatment systems (dehydration, acid gas removal, etc.)
  
  
  
  


• Strong experience supporting feasibility, concept and Pre‑FEED studies.


• Preferred: prior involvement in technical due diligence or lender’s engineer roles.


• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and deliver high‑quality outputs on tight schedules.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to work within a ‘sell‑do’ consulting model.


• Strong self‑starter with commercial awareness.


• Front‑end consulting skills: scoping, selling, delivery.


• Excellent written and verbal communication; concise reports and presentations for all client levels.


• Confidence to work across client organisations from Board to site.


• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving client needs.


• Contribution to proposal preparation, execution planning, budgeting; identification of new opportunities and leads.


• Support a continuous improvement culture: development of processes, tools, and methodologies.

Other Functions

• Based in Leatherhead office (other locations considered).


• Primary degree in Chemical Engineering.


• Knowledge of process simulation (e.g., Hysys, UniSim, Aspen Plus) is a plus.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.


• Positive, flexible, collaborative attitude.


• Strong cultural awareness and diplomacy when working with clients, partners, vendors, and internal teams.


• Willingness to accommodate occasional workload peaks.


• Relevant higher degree (PhD, MBA) is a plus.


• Prior experience with an industry company, licensor, or technical consultancy is a strong advantage.


• Fluent English required; additional languages beneficial.

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