Senior Process Safety Consultant

Kaminskyconsulting; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Process Safety Consultant to deliver complex safety projects across high-hazard industries. The role involves chairing HAZOPs, conducting PHAs, and applying expertise in risk assessment. With a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, this hybrid position demands strong experience and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience as a Process Safety Engineer or Lead.
• Proven experience in chairing HAZOPs and conducting PHAs.
• Strong knowledge of regulations and hazard analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point for hazard analysis exercises.
• Chair HAZOP studies and conduct PHAs.
• Perform consequence modelling and risk assessments.

Skills

HAZOP facilitation

Risk assessments

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Chartered status preferred

Job description

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Senior Process Safety Consultant to join a leading engineering consultancy, delivering complex safety projects across high-hazard industries including Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technologies, Food & Beverage, Energy, and Chemicals. This Senior Process Safety Consultant position is a hybrid role, requiring 2-3 days per week to be based in the site office in Edinburgh, offering up to £75,000 per annum, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

As the Senior Process Safety Consultant you will chair HAZOPs, conduct PHAs, and perform consequence modelling to support safe design delivery. You will apply your expertise in ATEX/DSEAR, hazardous area classification, combustible dust, and electrostatic risk, while providing bespoke consultancy to clients worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point on assignments, supporting hazard analysis exercises to ensure safe design delivery for clients.
• Chair HAZOP studies and conduct PHA, ensuring robust identification and mitigation of risks.
• Performconsequence modelling and risk assessments to evaluate potential hazards and their impact.
• Apply expertise in areas such as ATEX/DSEAR risk assessment, hazardous area classification, combustible dust handling, and control of electrostatic hazards.
• Deliver bespoke safety consultancy, progressively building expertise to provide stand-alone consultancy services as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate best practices across projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Chartered status preferred or a degree in a relevant discipline.
• 10-15 years of experience within a similar industry as a Process Safety Engineer / Lead.
• Proven experience chairing HAZOPs, conducting PHAs, and consequence modelling.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, hazard analysis tools, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and clients.

Please apply direct for further information regarding this Senior Process Safety Consultant Opportunity.

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom