At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead process safety projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety standards.
- Company: SLR, a global leader in sustainability solutions with a people-first culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, private medical insurance, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with strong support for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in high-hazard sectors while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: Chartered Engineer status or working towards it, with experience in process safety.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
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.
This is a senior, client‐facing role requiring strong interpersonal skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to remain hands‐on with technical detail. You will apply expert knowledge of COMAH and process safety legislation across a wide range of high‐hazard sectors including chemical manufacturing, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, explosives, and onshore bulk storage.
The Role
- 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
SLR’s ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and full support toward chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer outstanding opportunities for long‐term career progression.
Our flexible benefits & reward package includes:
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.
- Company pension.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life, income, and travel insurance.
- Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‐to‐work schemes.
We believe sustainable careers need balance, so we offer:
- 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.
Family life and wellbeing matter at SLR:
We provide enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause—supporting our people both professionally and personally.
About You
You’ll bring:
- 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
Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. 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.
If this Senior Process Safety Consultant role aligns with your experience and ambitions, we encourage you to apply.
Hiring: Principal Process Safety Consultant employer: SLR Consulting
SLR Consulting is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greater London where you can make a real impact as a Group Accountant. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including healthcare, and a strong focus on career development, employees are empowered to grow and thrive within a mission-driven consultancy that values meaningful contributions.
