Process Safety Consultant

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy specializing in process safety is seeking a qualified DSEAR Process Safety Consultant to assist clients with explosive atmospheres and hazardous materials. The role involves conducting audits, risk assessments, and developing safety systems, while also providing consulting services across industries like oil & gas and chemicals. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience. Excellent compensation and flexible working conditions are offered.

Benefits

Expenses covered

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in process safety.
• Knowledge of DSEAR & ATEX regulations.
• Full UK driving licence and car use.

Responsibilities

• Conduct DSEAR audits and risk assessments.
• Deliver high-quality risk assessments.
• Develop safety management systems.
• Provide consulting across industries.

Skills

Conduct DSEAR audits

Risk assessments

Client relationship management

Technical advice and consulting

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Membership in IchemE or equivalent

Job description

Overview

DSEAR Process Safety Consultant – Midlands

Circa £500 per day (outside IR35 & negotiable dependent on experience) + expenses + varied & interesting contract projects / work

We are looking to engage with a qualified DSEAR Process Safety Consultant on an ongoing contract basis to assist a variety of clients in managing their risks associated with potentially explosive atmospheres and hazardous materials. This will suit an individual with other clients, who is happy to add extra ongoing contract work to their portfolio with a view to the workload ramping up.

DSEAR Process Safety Consultant remit:

Responsibilities

• Conduct DSEAR audits and risk assessments, offering practical risk mitigation strategies
• Work independently to deliver high-quality DSEAR / H&S Risk Assessments across a varied client base.
• On average site-based 3 days a week / 2 days a week WFH (Report-writing)
• Develop and support implementation of safety management systems
• Provide technical advice and consulting to clients across industries to include oil & gas, chemicals, and pharma
• Keep up to date with industry regulations and best practice
• Deliver exceptional client service and build long-term professional relationships
• Client relationship management; deal with queries & challenges effectively and appropriately, offering expert advice and solutions

DSEAR Process Safety Consultant profile

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related field
• A member of IchemE, CertIOSH, CMIOSH – or working towards this through active CPD
• Min 5 years’ experience in process safety, ideally within oil & gas, chemical, or pharma
• Demonstrated experience in leading and chairing studies such as HAZOP, Process Hazard Review (PHR), and Hazard Identification studies.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and standards around DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) & ATEX
• Confident developing process safety systems and offering expert consultancy
• Full UK driving licence + use of a car

If the above DSEAR Process Safety Consultant opportunity looks of interest, you have the relevant qualifications, skills & experience and you are happy to take on long-term contract work, then please send us your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch