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
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
- Leading hazard identification and risk assessment studies, including HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA
- Providing process engineering expertise for design reviews, EHS studies and engineering projects
- Delivering internal strategic development projects
- Supporting professional development of colleagues within the team
- Contributing to marketing and business development, including client relationship management
- Identifying cost‑effective solutions to support client sustainability and operational improvement
- Engaging with third‑party suppliers to deliver comprehensive services
- Ensuring client expectations are met in relation to quality, cost and delivery
- Helping build and grow the team, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment
- Leading 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.
Skills Required
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership
- 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 (listed as advantageous)
- Experience leading hazard identification and risk assessment studies (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA)
- Experience conducting on‑site surveys and producing accurate as‑built documentation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build strong working relationships and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- High personal integrity, sound judgement and a proactive approach
SLR Consulting Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SLR Consulting and has not been reviewed or approved by SLR Consulting.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and orthodontia with HSA/FSA options. Company‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program further strengthen the core package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) (or regional equivalent) with company matching is a standard component and is repeatedly listed across roles. This provides structured retirement support alongside core benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO accrual paired with a set of paid holidays is a recurring element, with some regions also offering buy/sell leave and enhanced family leave. These provisions signal meaningful time‑off flexibility in several markets.
SLR Consulting Insights
What We Do
SLR Consulting is a leading global environmental and sustainability advisory business dedicated to 'Making Sustainability Happen.' The company provides bespoke strategic and technical expertise to address complex environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. It partners with clients across diverse sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and industrial technology, delivering tailored solutions across the full project lifecycle from strategy and design to compliance and remediation.
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