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We are seeking a Senior Process Safety Consultant to join a leading engineering consultancy, delivering complex safety projects across high-hazard industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, clean energy and nuclear. This is a hybrid, days-based permanent role based in the Greater Manchester Region, offering up to £65,000 per annum DOE, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

This role blends technical project delivery with client leadership. You will manage safety and risk projects from concept through to completion, ensuring high-quality outputs, budget alignment, and compliance with UK safety regulations. Your expertise will support clients through regulatory frameworks such as COMAH, ALARP, and functional safety standards.

As a Senior Process Safety Consultant, you will also mentor junior team members, lead multidisciplinary delivery teams, and contribute to the growth and development of the safety function through both technical excellence and trusted advisory support.

Senior Process Safety Consultant Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver safety and risk projects across a variety of sectors.
• Facilitate hazard studies including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, ALARP, OBRA, and FMEA.
• Produce COMAH Safety Reports and conduct formal assessments such as QRA and consequence modelling.
• Lead development and improvement of PS management systems.
• Deliver functional safety and machinery safety project scopes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior consultants.
• Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support business development through client engagement and identification of new opportunities.

Senior Process Safety Consultant Requirements:

• Strong technical capability in safety techniques (e.g., HAZOP, QRA, ALARP, LOPA, OBRA)
• Chartered Engineer with a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Control/Electrical Engineering
• Excellent communication and technical report writing skills
• Proven ability to lead and manage project teams
• In-depth knowledge of UK safety legislation and major accident hazard regulations
• Eligible for UK security clearance (due to the nature of some work)

Please apply direct or contact Sean Turner at E3R for further information regarding this Senior Process Safety Consultant opportunity.

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