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We are currently working actively to grow and develop our business, to enhance the technical service we offer to our existing clients and further develop our portfolio. To that end we are looking to make a senior appointment of a Process Safety Engineering Principal Consultant, ideally based in Manchester but can be based from one of SLRs offices in Northern England, including Nottingham Sheffield Leeds or Newcastle whilst benefitting from SLRs Hybrid working model.
The role
You will be required to participate in and manage a range of client and internal projects focused on provision of services to improve the design, operation and maintenance of hazardous processing facilities on client sites. This is a senior customer facing role requiring good interpersonal skills, a head for business and management experience, as well as a desire to remain involved in the technical detail.
Within this customer facing role well look to you to apply your expert knowledge of COMAH and other process safety related legislation, supporting multiple projects across a wide variety of high hazard sites and industry sectors, whilst developing new business both individually and as a team. This could include chemical manufacturing, onshore bulk storage facilities and associated sites, across a range of sectors such as chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and explosives.
Although ideally based in Manchester, we will consider all locations and could even offer remote roles for candidates without an SLR office nearby. The role involves working on client sites across the UK, and may include working on these sites UK wide for periods of a day to a week or more as required. There may also be the opportunity to work abroad from time to time.
A Broad Range Of Duties Can Include
* Development of new and existing services based on an understanding of client and industry needs.
* Development of process engineering standards, manuals, methodologies, work processes, procedures and enabling tools and systems for clients.
* Audits and authoritative reviews of practices and procedures in place at client sites to confirm whether actual methods of operation match documented procedures and/or recognised good practice.
* Interfacing with relevant functional groups (e.g. site management, engineering, operations, health and safety, etc.), including leading or conducting studies to help resolve issues related to management of process safety risks.
* Onsite surveys of chemical process plant (vessels, tanks, pipework, structures, etc.) to ensure that documentation is complete and accurate, producing as-built documents where appropriate.
* Hazard identification and risk assessment studies, including HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA.
* Provision of process engineering expertise in support of design, engineering and EHS studies, design reviews and projects.
* Delivery of agreed internal strategic development projects.
* Professional development of self and direct reports within an existing framework.
* Support the development and delivery of marketing communications programmes.
* Develop relationships with new and existing clients, acting as strategic point of contact for key clients.
* Contribute to clients’ sustainability and growth by identifying cost effective solutions to problems.
* Engage with third party suppliers, where appropriate, to provide a comprehensive service to clients.
* Ensure client needs and expectations continue to be met in relation to quality, cost and delivery of work and projects being undertaken for them
* Help build a team to deliver company business and revenue goals.
* Foster a productive and collaborative working environment.
* Lead multiple projects/work-packages simultaneously and ensure strong integration across the organisation.
About Us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a
company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.
About You
If you think this could be your next move, we would love to hear from you. Wed envisage that you would be able to bring or demonstrate:
* Chartered engineer with a degree in chemical or process engineering.
* Experienced in design principles, processes and standards for process plant.
* Detailed understanding of relevant legislation, especially COMAH and related codes, standards and good practice.
* Experience of regulation of COMAH would be a distinct advantage.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
* Ability to develop good personal relationships with colleagues and to contribute constructively and effectively to projects as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* A high degree of personal integrity and sound judgement.
Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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