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Principal Process Safety Consultant

Manchester, UKRemoteFull-time2026-05-29 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead delivery of process safety and engineering projects for high-hazard sectors including chemical manufacturing, petrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance with COMAH legislation.

Role type

Senior IC Principal Process Safety Consultant

Builds

Process engineering standards, manuals, methodologies, and procedures for clients

Domain

Chemical engineering / Process safety / Hazardous industry

Required skills

Chartered Engineer status, process plant design principles, COMAH legislation expertise, hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA), on-site surveying, multidisciplinary team leadership

Preferred skills

COMAH regulation experience, business development, cost-effective solution identification

Technologies

HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, as-built documentation tools

Responsibilities

Lead hazard identification and risk assessment studies; conduct audits and authoritative reviews of operational practices; undertake on-site surveys of vessels, tanks, and pipework; develop process engineering standards and procedures; interface with site management and engineering teams; support professional development of colleagues; contribute to marketing and business development

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic development