Principal Consultant / Subject Matter Expert - Process Safety Management (PSM)

DuPont Sustainable Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in safety and sustainability in the City Of London seeks an experienced process safety professional. This role involves leading transformation programs in Process Safety Management and Operational Risk Management, working closely with clients to develop effective solutions. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, 15+ years of relevant experience, and a passion for improving safety and operational excellence. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical cover

Flexible work policies

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in asset integrity, maintenance or engineering.
• Strong knowledge in application of process safety transformation programs.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead PSM/ORM transformation programs for clients.
• Implement solutions to manage operational risks effectively.
• Advise senior executives on process safety outcomes.

Skills

Process Safety Management

Operational Risk Management

Client Solutions Development

Leadership Skills

Training and Executive Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

MSc or MBA preferred

Job description

Allow us to introduce ourselves

At dss+, we are a purpose-driven company that exists to save lives and create a sustainable future – for our clients, employees, and communities. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and we’re a consultancy with heart.

We implement, working side‑by‑side with our clients to deliver real, tangible results. We pride ourselves in combining industry experts and on the ground experience with strong people‑centric change management capabilities. This creates the perfect blend to support our clients from intent to impact, enabling them to protect what they care for, transform their organisation, and sustain the changes required to make their vision a reality, in a practical actionable way.

Our clients are across a wide range of industries including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Mining & Metals, Power & Utilities, including Renewables.

What will you do?

As an experienced process safety professional, your expertise is vital in helping us protect people, assets, and the environment – making you an essential part of our mission.

With expertise on Process Safety Management, you will lead Process Safety Management (PSM) / Operational Risk Management (ORM) transformation program, aiming at identifying, designing, and implementing effective solutions that impact from the board room to shopfloor. You will develop and lead project teams to help clients establishing and implementing robust transformation programs that will get embedded within the client environment and, in particular, building organizational capabilities to sustain process safety performance.

Key responsibilities include :

• Build and implement client solutions in PSM / ORM that fit the client context, culture and business environment to help them manage risks proactively and be outcome‑focused and ensure client requirements are not only met but exceeded.
• Work across the client’s business portfolio and value chain, while determining when and how to deep dive into technical operations on the process line or shop floor to better manage operational risks and enhance the client’s business value.
• Work closely with senior executives to understand their business challenges, identify process risk scenarios that impact their business goals and performance and link business performance to the organization’s operational risks. Communicate and coordinate effectively across diverse client stakeholders, including the client business ecosystem.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives and operational / maintenance leaders, facilitating decisions on process safety outcomes, proactively identify issues and risks in relation to the process safety transformation and roll out, liaise with the wider project team to evaluating potential solutions, pursuing the optimal course of actions to minimize adverse impact and maximize project success.
• Contributing to thought leadership on Asset Integrity methodologies and mentoring junior colleagues and participating and contributing to functional and / or industry networks with the aim of developing and sharing best practices.

Who are you?

You are a recognised process safety professional, and extensive experience applying process safety principles in operational environments.

Your experience and expertise include :

• Strong knowledge and practical experience in application / facilitation of a wide range of process safety transformation programs.
• Broad understanding of operational risk management and how different management and operations elements are linked together for effective process safety and operations performance.
• Ability to effectively deliver training and executive coaching sessions to senior executives to build / strengthen capabilities.
• Effective leadership skills to drive project execution in complex environments.
• Proven track record in relevant highly‑hazard / heavy manufacturing industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, metal processing, etc.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent (MSc or MBA preferred).
• ~15+ years of experience in asset integrity, maintenance or engineering.
• Fluent in English (additional languages a plus).
• Willingness to travel extensively.

A bit more about us

We are implementers and change‑makers. Our passion lies in helping clients solve their most complex challenges and engaging organisations – from the boardroom to the shop floor – to build resilience and sustain improvements.

Our industry expertise (in Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Mining & Metals, Power & Utilities), combined with our consulting know‑how in risk, operations, and sustainability, helps clients turn pain points into actionable roadmaps that deliver real, measurable results.

Our transformational solutions in leadership development, operational risk management, operational excellence, and ESG / sustainability are powered by coaching, capability building, culture change, and digital innovation.

Let’s see where our shared vision leads

We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint, giving you unprecedented opportunities to advance your career while working with diverse industries, clients and colleagues worldwide.

We provide :

• A structured talent‑development framework, including access to our Consulting Development Academy.
• Competitive salary, medical cover, allowances, disability benefits, a discretionary annual incentive, and flexible work policies.
• Opportunities to work on regional and international projects, growing your expertise and network.

Protect. Transform. Sustain.

Join us to make a difference – safeguarding lives, assets, and the environment while building resilient, high‑performing operations.

Diversity and Inclusion

dss+ is committed to a diverse workforce and believes this is essential to strengthen our company and drive sustainable growth. We are committed and driving accountability for growing dss+ through diversity. Diversity is an indispensable part of our organization’s culture. The goal of our commitment to inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity has not only become a competitive advantage for us but has attracted highly capable and talented employees to dss+.