Senior Process Safety Consultant

E3recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Process Safety Consultant to manage complex safety projects across high-hazard industries. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in HAZOPs and risk assessments, ideally with 10-15 years of experience. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £75,000 per annum, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience as a Process Safety Engineer/Lead.
• Proven experience in chairing HAZOPs and conducting PHAs.
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point on assignments for hazard analysis exercises.
• Chair HAZOP studies and conduct PHA.
• Perform consequence modelling and risk assessments.
• Deliver bespoke safety consultancy as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across projects.

Skills

HAZOP studies

PHA

consequence modelling

ATEX/DSEAR

hazardous area classification

combustible dust

electrostatic risk

communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline or Chartered status

Tools

hazard analysis tools

Job description

Senior Process Safety Consultant to join a leading engineering consultancy, delivering complex safety projects across high-hazard industries including Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technologies, Food & Beverage, Energy, and Chemicals.

This Senior Process Safety Consultant position is a hybrid role, requiring 2-3 days per week to be based in the site office in Edinburgh, offering up to £75,000 per annum, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

As the Senior Process Safety Consultant you will chair HAZOPs, conduct PHAs, and perform consequence modelling to support safe design delivery. You will apply your expertise in ATEX/DSEAR, hazardous area classification, combustible dust, and electrostatic risk, while providing bespoke consultancy to clients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the focal point on assignments, supporting hazard analysis exercises to ensure safe design delivery for clients.
• Chair HAZOP studies and conduct PHA, ensuring robust identification and mitigation of risks.
• Performconsequence modelling and risk assessments to evaluate potential hazards and their impact.
• Apply expertise in areas such as ATEX/DSEAR risk assessment, hazardous area classification, combustible dust handling, and control of electrostatic hazards.
• Deliver bespoke safety consultancy, progressively building expertise to provide stand-alone consultancy services as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate best practices across projects.

Candidate Requirements:

• Chartered status preferred or a degree in a relevant discipline.
• 10-15 years of experience within a similar industry as a Process Safety Engineer / Lead.
• Proven experience chairing HAZOPs, conducting PHAs, and consequence modelling.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, hazard analysis tools, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and clients.

Please apply direct for further information regarding this Senior Process Safety Consultant Opportunity.