Process Safety Senior Consultant in Birmingham

Location: Hybrid (Southampton / Leeds / Aberdeen)

Salary: £70 per hour DOE

Contract: Associate / Self Employed basis

Do you want to boost the future towards a safe, secure and sustainable world? We are DEKRA UK, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries! In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning all industry types including but not limited to oil and gas, insurance, manufacturing, and chemical and process safety industries as well as services to the automotive sector.

A Day in the Life and the Impact You'll Make:

As a Process Safety Senior Consultant, your day will be varied and impactful, combining technical expertise with client engagement and leadership. You'll lead and review complex hazard and risk assessments such as HAZOPs, QRAs, and DSEAR studies, while supporting clients in embedding robust process safety practices across their operations. Alongside producing high-quality technical reports and contributing to project delivery, you'll collaborate with colleagues, mentor junior team members, and support business development activities. Your work will play a critical role in helping clients manage risk, meet regulatory requirements, and operate safely and efficiently, making a direct and lasting impact on both people and performance.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and review key process hazard and risk assessments, including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SWIFT, QRA, OBRA, and FTA.
• Develop and implement Process Safety Management frameworks and the different techniques/toolkits for delivery of each of the areas including PHA and Risk assessment, QRA/OBRA.
• Run audits of client PSM systems.
• Develop and implement Safety Reports and Safety Cases in line with regulations such as COMAH.
• Provide expert guidance on embedding process safety across design, operations, and maintenance.
• Conduct specialised assessments, including DSEAR risk assessments and relief/vent sizing studies.
• Produce technical reports and support business development while mentoring junior team members.

What You'll Bring:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree (M.Eng/M.Sc) in Process Safety, Loss Prevention, Safety, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical Engineering (or any other relevant engineering discipline) supported by 5-10 years' experience in Process Safety, Loss Prevention, Safety Engineering (directly or indirectly) as part of a manufacturing site or consultancy OR 10+ years of experience in a Process Safety (or equivalent) role with clear evidence of senior responsibility with PSM implementation and in-house developed expertise in the areas listed for the role.
• Experience with developing scopes of work based on (internal or external) client requirements.
• Experience in project management and task/budget control.
• You must have a limited company with Public Liability and Professional Indemnity and Employers Liability insurance aligned with DEKRA's minimum requirements or onboard through an umbrella company.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in Relief/Venting, Chemical Reaction Hazards and/or DSEAR/ATEX, is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience of development and implementation of Functional Safety (IEC61511) requirements.

Let's create a safer world today. Apply now and join a team that values your expertise and passion. At DEKRA we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members.