Principal Process Safety Consultant - Remote UK

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life, income & travel insurance

Job summary

SLR is seeking a Senior Principal Process Safety Consultant to lead high‑profile COMAH and hazardous industry projects across the UK. You will manage client engagements, deliver technically robust process safety studies, and mentor colleagues within the team.

Based in Manchester or anywhere in the UK with remote work options, you will develop services, set engineering standards, conduct audits, and help win new work while upholding a collaborative, safety‑critical approach.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH and related legislation, codes and good practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of process safety and engineering projects from site engagement to technical reporting.
• Develop new and existing services based on client and industry needs.
• Create process engineering standards, manuals, methodologies and procedures for clients.
• Conduct audits and authoritative reviews of practices against procedures and good practice.
• Interface with site management, engineering, operations and H&S teams; lead studies to resolve process safety issues.
• Perform on-site surveys of vessels, tanks, pipework and structures; produce accurate as-built documentation.
• Lead hazard identification and risk assessment studies (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA).
• Provide process engineering expertise for design reviews, EHS studies and projects.
• Support professional development of team members and contribute to marketing and business development.

Skills

Process safety experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Chemical or Process Engineering degree

Job description

SLR is seeking a Senior Principal Process Safety Consultant to lead high‑profile COMAH and hazardous industry projects across the UK. You will manage client engagements, deliver technically robust process safety studies, and mentor colleagues within the team.

Based in Manchester or anywhere in the UK with remote work options, you will develop services, set engineering standards, conduct audits, and help win new work while upholding a collaborative, safety‑critical approach.