Senior Consultant (Process Safety and Risk)

Company Description

ESC is a leading Environment, Safety, and Sustainability consultancy in Asia, serving clients across the region and beyond. The organisation brings together international, multidisciplinary teams with strong local knowledge and global expertise to address complex sustainability challenges. ESC delivers integrated, client-focused solutions across multiple technical disciplines, supported by established relationships with regulatory authorities and deep insight into local legislation. The company is consistently recognised for innovative, value-driven services and maintains one of the largest local teams of experienced consultants in the region. Professionals joining ESC can expect to work in a collaborative environment focused on impactful projects in environment, safety, and sustainability.

Job Description

As a Senior Consultant at ESC, you will provide technical leadership in the delivery of risk advisory and process safety services across Asia. You will lead complex projects involving Quantitative Risk Assessments, Process Hazard Analyses and Process Safety Management while managing client relationships and supporting business growth initiatives. You will mentor junior team members, ensure technical excellence across project deliverables and contribute to the growth and development of ESC's Safety and Risk Advisory practice. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability and commercial awareness.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex risk advisory and process safety projects, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.
• Lead advanced studies including QRA, HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, PSM, Safety Case and related risk assessments.
• Act as lead facilitator and technical reviewer for key project deliverables.
• Serve as the primary client interface, building strong relationships and providing trusted technical advice.
• Manage project budgets, resources, schedules and financial performance.
• Lead proposal preparation, tender submissions and other business development activities.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and service line growth.
• Mentor and supervise Consultants and Associate Consultants to support technical excellence and career development.
• Contribute to the development of ESC's tools, methodologies and technical standards.
• Support collaboration across ESC's environmental, safety and sustainability service areas.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 8 years experience in process safety, risk assessment, engineering consultancy or a related industrial environment.
• Extensive experience leading QRA, HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, PSM, Safety Case and related safety studies.
• Strong leadership, facilitation and project management skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proven ability to develop consulting opportunities, prepare proposals and support business development activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to exercise judgement on complex technical and commercial issues.
• Excellent communication, presentation and client management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience facilitating HAZOP, LOPA or similar studies would be advantageous.

Employment Type: Full-time