Principal Process Safety Consultant
CompanySLR Consulting
Location
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/29/2026
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Occupation TypeHealth and safety managers and officers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
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
Role
You’ll lead the delivery of process safety and engineering projects from site engagement through to technical reporting, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:
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
Role
You’ll lead the delivery of process safety and engineering projects from site engagement through to technical reporting, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:
- Developing new and existing services based on client and industry needs
- Creating process engineering standards, manuals, methodologies and procedures for clients
- Conducting audits and authoritative reviews of operational practices against documented procedures and recognised good practice
- Interfacing with site management, engineering, operations and H&S teams, including leading studies to resolve process safety issues
- Undertaking on‑site surveys of vessels, tanks, pipework and structures, producing accurate as‑built documentation
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
- 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
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:
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.
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
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.