Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of process safety and engineering projects from site engagement through to technical reporting, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- 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 operational practices against documented procedures and recognised good practice.
- Interface with site management, engineering, operations and H&S teams, including leading studies to resolve process safety issues.
- Undertake on‑site surveys of vessels, tanks, pipework and structures, producing accurate as‑built documentation.
- Lead hazard identification and risk assessment studies, including HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA.
- Provide process engineering expertise for design reviews, EHS studies and engineering projects.
- Deliver internal strategic development projects.
- Support professional development of colleagues within the team.
- Contribute to marketing and business development, including client relationship management.
- Identify cost‑effective solutions to support client sustainability and operational improvement.
- Engage with third‑party suppliers to deliver comprehensive services.
- Ensure client expectations are met in relation to quality, cost and delivery.
- Help build and grow the team, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment.
- Lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring strong integration across the organisation.
Rewards & Benefits
- 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.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme and specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause.
Qualifications
- 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
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.
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