Associate Director, Process Safety - #1708393

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

• The delivery of technical process safety related work across a range of sectors including energy transition, chemicals, oil and gas, nuclear, pharmaceuticals, power, food and beverage
• The development, implementation and auditing of process safety management systems, including auditing and due diligence assessments
• Supporting team members with process safety risk assessments and studies such as HAZIDs/HAZOPs, QRAs, ALARP demonstrations, COMAH/Offshore Safety Cases & Reports
• Working with your colleagues within the Health & Safety team, and the wider business, to establish and deliver marketing and proposal opportunities
• Preparing and submitting thought leadership pieces and blogs to advance our presence in the market
• Identifying new areas of potential work and engagement, to help evolve and expand our capabilities and experience
  
  

Your Team

• You’ll be joining a team of fifteen process safety professionals at various stages of their careers, from recent graduates through to industry experts.
• Recent projects we have completed have included
• Process Safety studies for a capacity upgrade to the largest LNG storage and import terminal facility in Europe
• Revalidation HAZOPs for multiple offshore oil and gas installations
• Guidance to an offshore oil and gas operator on ALARP standards for reinstatement of process plant
• Guidance on refreshing an offshore oil and gas operator’s process safety auditing framework and protocols
• An expert Process Safety audit of an upper tier COMAH site
• Preparation of hazardous Substances Consent and pre-construction report for a new COMAH site operator
• Regulatory guidance and support to a major UK CCS project
• Our main hub for Process Safety is in Manchester, but we have over 50 offices across the UK, and staff based in London, Glasgow and remotely.
  

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• A relevant technical degree (ideally in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering) with strong mathematical and analytical skills. A higher additional process safety related qualification (e.g. MSc) would be a distinct advantage.
• Chartered Engineer status with membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IChemE/IMechE/EI).
• Experience of applying your process safety knowledge within the oil and gas, chemical, nuclear or other high hazard sectors. This could perhaps be within an operating company, as a regulator, project engineer or consultant.
• Operational experience of process safety management, including topics such as leadership, culture, competency, asset integrity, permit to work, isolations, and operating procedures. Experience of PSM auditing would be particularly welcome.
• Knowledge of applicable UK Health & Safety Law
• An understanding of process safety related risk assessment methodologies and standards (such as HAZID, PHR, SIL, LOPA, FMEA, PSM, HAZOP, PHA, DSEAR, Occupied Buildings, Bowtie Assessments, Hazardous Area Classification, Major Accidents & Disasters, QRA), and experience of their practical application, including leading or participating in studies.
• Experience of business development, including preparation of technical proposals for clients
• Strong written/presentation skills to enable the clear and concise communication of results and recommendations to senior client leads
  
  

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.