Principal Process Safety Consultant

SLR Consulting Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with discretionary?

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑t

Flexible hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Cross-border remote working and sabbat

Job summary

SLR Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Principal Process Safety Consultant to join our established Process Safety team. The role involves leading delivery of process safety and engineering projects across client sites in the UK, with opportunities for international work.

You will apply expert COMAH knowledge and drive safety improvements while mentoring colleagues and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering is required.
• Extensive experience in process safety and COMAH compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of process safety projects from site engagement to technical reporting.
• Develop standards, manuals, and procedures for clients.
• Conduct audits and reviews of operations against procedures and good practice.
• Interface with site management and multidisciplinary teams to resolve safety issues.
• Perform on-site surveys and produce accurate as-built documentation.
• Lead hazard identification and risk assessment studies (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA).
• Provide process engineering support for design reviews and EHS studies.
• Support development of team and client relationships.

Skills

Process safety

COMAH knowledge

Client-facing

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Tools

HAZOP

HAZID

LOPA

Job description

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people‑first culture. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Principal Process Safety Consultant to join our established Process Safety team, delivering high‑profile 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 1–5 days at a time), with occasional opportunities for international work. This is a senior, client‑facing role requiring strong interpersonal skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to remain hands‑on with technical detail. You will apply expert knowledge of COMAH and process safety legislation across a wide range of high‑hazard sectors including chemical manufacturing, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, explosives, and onshore bulk storage.

Role

You’ll 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 on‑site surveys of vessels, tanks, pipework and structures, producing accurate as‑built 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 cost‑effective solutions to support client sustainability and operational improvement
• Engaging with third‑party 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

SLR’s ‘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 long‑term 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 cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross‑border 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 menopause—supporting our people both professionally and personally.

About You

You’ll 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.

We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.