Principal Process Safety Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Process Safety Consultant in Greater Manchester. This permanent role involves strategic leadership and technical delivery in high-hazard industries, offering a competitive salary and benefits. The successful candidate will lead safety projects, mentor teams, and guide clients through regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in PS techniques and UK safety regulations.
• Chartered Engineer status required.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects across various sectors.
• Facilitate safety assessments such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA.
• Mentor junior consultants and support team growth.

Skills

Communication

Technical report writing

Project management

Safety regulations expertise

Education

Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Process Safety Consultant to join a market-leading engineering consultancy, supporting high-hazard industries such as chemical, oil & gas, clean energy, nuclear, and manufacturing hubs. Based in Greater Manchester with flexible hybrid working, this is a days-based permanent role offering up to £90,000 per annum DOE, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

This role offers a blend of strategic leadership and technical delivery. You will lead complex safety and risk management projects from inception to completion, ensuring high standards, timely execution, and regulatory alignment.

Your expertise will guide clients through challenging regulatory frameworks, including COMAH, DSEAR, and ISO requirements. In addition to project delivery, as a Principal Process Safety Consultant, you'll mentor and support a multidisciplinary team of engineers and consultants, encouraging continuous development and technical excellence. You will also contribute to the strategic growth of the safety function, shaping internal practices and strengthening client relationships through trusted advisory support.

Principal Process Safety Consultant Responsibilities:

1. Lead and deliver projects across a variety of sectors.
2. Facilitate safety assessments such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FMEA.
3. Develop COMAH safety reports and perform quantitative risk assessments (QRA, OBRA, ALARP).
4. Provide expertise in functional and machinery safety, and consequence modelling.
5. Drive PS management system development and improvement.
6. Manage and mentor junior consultants and support team growth.
7. Cultivate long-term client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Principal Process Safety Consultant Requirements:

1. Proven expertise in PS techniques and UK safety regulations.
2. Chartered Engineer with a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
3. Excellent communication and technical report writing skills.
4. Experience in managing multidisciplinary project teams.
5. Eligible for UK security clearance (due to nature of some work).

Please apply directly, or contact Sean Turner at E3R for further information regarding this Principal Process Safety Consultant opportunity.