Managing Consultant - Risk and Technical Safety

Job Description

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.

Key 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 Safety

• Ensure that technical work complies with the company’s quality management requirements.
• Apply appropriate checking, verification and approval processes to project deliverables.
• Ensure that technical assumptions, limitations and uncertainties are clearly identified and communicated.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture within project teams.
• Ensure that site activities and project work are planned and conducted safely.
• Identify lessons learned and support continuous improvement in technical and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• A relevant master’s degree would be advantageous.
• Professional registration or progress towards professional accreditation would be advantageous.

Experience

• Relevant consulting or industry experience in process safety, risk assessment or technical safety.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical studies and preparing high-quality technical reports.
• Proven experience managing projects, including scope, budget, programme, resources and client communication.
• Experience supervising, reviewing and coordinating the work of technical team members.
• Experience presenting technical findings and recommendations to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Experience with recognised risk and consequence modelling software.
• Experience facilitating or supporting HAZID, HAZOP or similar risk assessment workshops would be advantageous.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, process safety and technical safety principles.
• Strong understanding of fire, explosion and toxic release hazards.
• Ability to develop and review consequence and risk modelling methodologies.
• Ability to interpret process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment data sheets and other engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, technical standards and industry guidance.
• Strong technical report-writing and quality-review capabilities.
• Ability to identify critical technical issues and provide practical, proportionate recommendations.
• Competence in relevant modelling, analytical and project management tools.

Project Management Competencies

• Strong project planning, organisation and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of scope, programme, budget and resource management.
• Ability to identify and manage technical and project delivery risks.
• Ability to manage changes, dependencies and competing stakeholder requirements.
• Strong client communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Consistent focus on quality, accountability and timely delivery.

Additional Information

Personal Attributes

• Strong technical leadership and professional judgement.
• Methodical, analytical and detail-oriented approach.
• Confident in making technical decisions and providing clear direction.
• Able to communicate complex technical matters clearly and concisely.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving technical and project issues.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety and professional integrity.
• Supportive and constructive approach to mentoring and developing others.
• Willingness to travel and undertake site work when required.

Welcome to our Environment & Health division

Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and safety and social issues. 

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How to apply

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