Managing Consultant - Risk and Technical Safety

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
• Act as the technical lead for risk and technical safety projects.
• Lead and oversee technical studies such as: Quantitative Risk Assessments;
• consequence modelling;
• fire and explosion risk assessments;
• toxic release assessments;
• hazardous area classification;
• process hazard analyses;
• HAZID, HAZOP and other risk workshop activities;
• emergency response and major accident hazard assessments;
• process safety and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Define the technical approach, methodology, assumptions and assessment criteria for projects.
• Review process data, engineering documents, equipment information and operating conditions to confirm their suitability for technical assessments.
• Ensure modelling inputs, assumptions, calculations and conclusions are technically robust and clearly documented.
• Interpret technical results and translate them into practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Provide specialist advice to clients and internal project teams on risk management, process safety and technical safety matters.
• Ensure work is undertaken in accordance with applicable legislation, technical standards, industry guidance and good engineering practice.
• Perform technical reviews and quality assurance of reports, calculations, models and other project deliverables.
• Identify technical gaps, uncertainties and limitations, and ensure these are appropriately addressed or communicated.
• Project Management
• Manage projects from initiation through to final delivery.
• Develop project execution plans, work programmes, resource plans and delivery schedules.
• Define and manage project scope, deliverables, assumptions, exclusions and dependencies.
• Coordinate project teams and allocate tasks based on technical requirements, competency and availability.
• Monitor project progress, budget, programme and resource utilisation.
• Identify project risks, constraints and potential delays, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage changes in scope and ensure that additional work is appropriately documented and controlled.
• Coordinate inputs from internal specialists, external consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with clients throughout the project.
• Lead project meetings, technical discussions, progress reviews and client presentations.
• Ensure project documentation and records are complete, accurate and maintained in accordance with company requirements.
• Support timely project invoicing by monitoring project progress, deliverables and commercial status.
• Deliver projects in accordance with agreed quality, safety, programme and budget requirements.
• Client and Stakeholder Management
• Act as the primary technical and project contact for assigned clients.
• Develop a clear understanding of client requirements, operational constraints and project objectives.
• Communicate technical findings, project risks and recommendations clearly and professionally.
• Manage client expectations and ensure that technical and project issues are addressed promptly.
• Facilitate workshops, technical meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• Build trusted working relationships through consistent delivery, technical credibility and effective communication.
• Support the preparation of technical scopes, work plans and fee estimates for existing or confirmed project opportunities, where required.
• Team Leadership and Development
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to consultants and junior team members.
• Delegate work effectively and provide clear instructions on expected outputs, quality standards and deadlines.
• Review team members' work and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Coach and mentor junior staff in risk assessment methodologies, modelling tools, technical writing and project delivery.
• Support competency development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of technical procedures, templates, tools and quality-control processes.
• Promote collaboration across disciplines, offices and regional teams.
• Support a positive, professional and accountable team culture.
• Quality, Health and

Benefits

Additional Information

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Managing Consultant to provide technical leadership and project management across risk and technical safety projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading complex technical studies, managing multidisciplinary project teams and ensuring that deliverables meet applicable regulatory, technical and quality requirements. The role requires strong technical expertise, sound judgement and the ability to manage projects from initiation through to completion. The Managing Consultant will work closely with clients, project managers, technical specialists and junior team members to deliver high-quality risk and safety consulting services. The role will also include mentoring and developing less experienced consultants, while maintaining effective control of project scope, programme, budget and quality.

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