DSEAR Consultant

Claire Plais - Domitille Vielle; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking a Risk & Safety DSEAR Consultant to provide consulting support in the DSEAR and Risk and Safety services. This role is suitable for those with a background in engineering and offers a competitive salary with additional benefits. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality consultancy, managing client relationships, and ensuring the team's compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to workplace challenges.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Strong practical understanding of DSEAR, including gas and dust explosion hazards.
• Experience in operational site environments with awareness of real-world constraints.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in the delivery and growth of DSEAR services.
• Provide high-quality technical consultancy to clients.
• Manage client relationships and ensure adherence to safety practices.

Skills

Understanding of DSEAR and explosion hazards

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical report-writing

Clear communication skills

Prioritization and workload management

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Mechanical preferred)

Job description

Early in Your DSEAR or Process Engineering Career?

Are you starting out as a DSEAR or Process/Chemical Engineering professional and looking for your next opportunity to grow?

Do you enjoy working with different stakeholders, developing your technical skills, and contributing to safety and performance improvements in fast‑paced environments?

Are you looking to join a global organisation that will support your development, offer great benefits, and provide a positive, collaborative culture?

If this sounds like the next step, you’re ready to take, we’d love to hear from you!

Location

Flexible anywhere in the UK (ideally Manchester or London)

Job Title

Risk & Safety DSEAR Consultant

Salary

Competitive + £4250 car allowance enhanced maternity/sick pay+ further fantastic benefits package

Type

Permanent

About the Role

We are growing International Risk & Safety Management team and looking for a Risk and Safety DSEAR Consultant to provide high quality consulting support to the delivery of DSEAR and other Risk and Safety services.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in the delivery and growth of the DSEAR services
• Contribution to Marketing the services
• Take ownership and provide high quality technical consultancy to clients and colleagues within the Risk & Safety Group.
• Be exemplar in client management and relationship building
• Keep abreast of current legislation, relevant national and international standards and guidelines and technical developments within the relevant field
• Ensure the use of the Consulting Group technical tools and methodologies in delivery of projects to the standard set
• Follow Consulting Group financial procedures in the delivery of projects
• Adhere to site safety practices where site work is undertaken
• Contribute to the forward workload forecast, supporting visibility and planning across the team.
• Monitor individual utilisation versus targets and activity manage optimal utilisation

Skills and Experience

• Strong practical understanding of DSEAR, including gas and dust explosion hazards.
• Experience working in operational site environments and understanding real‑world constraints.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards and guidance, including IGEM, British Standards, and HSE publications.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and technical report‑writing skills.
• Confident and clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A positive, proactive approach to change, viewing it as an opportunity for improvement.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and manage workload to optimise time, cost and quality.
• High level of personal drive, ownership and professional commitment.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with a willingness to adopt innovative methods and tools

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process, Mechanical preferred) or a relevant scientific discipline.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Hazard Identification techniques, such as HAZOP, HAZID, or similar, either as a Scribe or Chair.

What’s in it for you

We aim to cultivate a supportive learning environment so team members can enjoy development and progression alongside an interesting, technically challenging career.

We offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career.