Principal Process Safety Consultant

RPS Group Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Process Safety Consultant to lead safety projects in high-risk industries. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of process safety techniques and UK regulations. This role offers opportunities for professional development and supports hybrid working to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Professional training programmes

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Highly skilled in process safety techniques such as HAZID, HAZOP, and QRA.
• Self-motivated team player with good people and leadership skills.
• Excellent technical report writing skills.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant UK regulations.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of safety projects ensuring client satisfaction.
• Conducting hazard study workshops including HAZOP/HAZID.
• Managing teams of consultants to support project delivery.
• Identifying opportunities for business development.

Skills

Process safety techniques

Leadership skills

Technical report writing

Knowledge of UK regulations

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Overview

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is looking for a Principal Process Safety Consultant to be based at the Warrington office. The Process Safety team forms part of our Risk major accident hazard safety team of over 50 staff, providing safety advice to clients in a range of high risk and highly regulated industries.

RPS, a Tetra Tech company joined Tetra Tech in 2023, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a global organisation. We design and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability, delivering solutions worldwide through Tetra Tech’s network of over 30,000 employees across 550 offices in over 120 countries.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS provides market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting growth while addressing challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the delivery of safety projects in a range of high risk industries, ensuring they are completed on budget and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Leading hazard study workshops including: HAZOP/HAZID/ALARP/LOPA/FMEA.
• Leading delivery of COMAH Safety Reports and conducting formal safety assessments such as quantitative risk assessments and occupied building risk assessments.
• Leading the development of Process Safety Management Systems.
• Leading on consequence and risk modelling.
• Leading on functional safety/ machinery safety project scopes.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring for more junior team members.
• Managing teams of consultants to support project delivery.
• Recognising opportunities for business and service development.
• Supporting in business and service development to help grow the business.
• Maintaining and developing lasting relationships and frameworks with clients.

Who we’re looking for

• Highly skilled in process safety techniques, e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, QRA, ALARP, CBA, OBRA, CFD, LOPA, COMAH safety.
• Self-motivated team player with good people and leadership skills.
• Excellent technical report writing skills.
• In depth knowledge of relevant UK regulations, standards and other regulatory regimes.
• The nature of the work we undertake means that the role may require you to undergo security clearance.
• A degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control/ Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer.

What is in it for you?

We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes. We offer learning and development up to master’s degree level qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, to support growth for everyone.

We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge expands horizons and provides access to a variety of interesting projects.

Why RPS, a Tetra Tech company

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We support flexible work arrangements and hybrid working as standard to help you achieve work-life balance while meeting client needs.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees, Tetra Tech delivers solutions to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.