Safety QRA Senior / Principal Consultant

Det Norske Veritas; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Risk Advisory UK is seeking a Safety QRA Senior / Principal Consultant with a proven ability to tackle complex technical challenges, to join a fast-paced technical safety consultancy at the cutting edge of risk analysis techniques. This is a great opportunity to be part of a team that is a trusted voice to tackle global transformations such as the decarbonisation of energy networks.

Risk Advisory is a well-established department in the UK & Ireland region of the Energy Systems business unit and is primarily responsible for delivery of advisory and safety management services. Our team provides high quality services and best practice in risk identification, assessment and mitigation, and assists our customers in risk-based decision support. This approach is highly valued in oil & gas (upstream, midstream, downstream), the evolving hydrogen sector, and in allied areas of Energy Transition (CCUS, renewables).

The Risk Advisory UK department consists of approximately 150 people, in several Sections, spread across different locations (London, Loughborough, Aberdeen, and Manchester).

The role of the Safety QRA Senior / Principal Consultant sits within the Risk Advisory London section, but there will also be a requirement to travel in the UK and occasionally overseas for client-related work. The position reports to a Team Leader and has responsibility for project management and technical delivery of projects under the guidance of more senior members of the team and has technical leadership of more junior consultants. The role includes direct customer interaction to discuss project schedule / delivery, technical issues, and solutions.

The London Risk Advisory section is a long-standing trusted advisor to both the onshore, offshore, and wider energy industry, delivering consequence and risk assessments, ALARP justification, regulatory and risk-based decision support on behalf of operators and their contractors. We utilise a comprehensive range of tools for consequence modelling and risk analysis, typically developed and validated through large / full scale experiments performed at our major hazards testing and research facility in Spadeadam. There is a growing focus on renewable energy (H2, CCUS, BESS, EV) whilst still supporting the traditional oil and gas industries.

What you will be doing:

• Developing and delivering technical solutions to customer issues through use of consequence modelling, frequency, reliability, and risk analysis of onshore and offshore major accident hazards.
• Managing projects and working on multiple projects to the satisfaction of the manager / Project Sponsor (i.e. within the required timeframe, cost, and quality standards).
• Applying consequence and risk assessment tools and techniques as appropriate (e.g. QRA, consequence analysis, numerical analysis, and other formal safety studies) and carry out safety case development, ALARP demonstration, and any other technical safety work required to support clients in meeting their legislative and regulatory obligations.
• Leading and supporting production of full close out reports to clients (identifying where possible further business opportunities for DNV).
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders; supporting efforts to win external work and managing bids on new projects.
• Actively seeking to improve delivery processes through innovation.
• Developing experience and expertise across project and team activities; providing professional support and guidance to less experienced personnel.
• Taking personal responsibility for self-development. In conjunction with the line manager, preparing a development plan which reflects agreed areas of required personal / technical development.
• Carrying out other reasonable duties / tasks as required, to deliver and meet the objectives of the Risk Advisory business.

Responsibilities

We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it's important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including:

• Exceptional Development and career progression opportunities with regular development discussions with your manager.
• Non-contractual Profit Share Scheme.
• Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options.
• Well-being benefits: (including Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices.
• Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection.
• Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use).
• Reimbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570).
• Access to employee retail discount site for high street and online shopping.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Qualifications

Role requirements:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or other relevant STEM degree.
• Strong relevant (technical safety and risk assessment-QRA) industrial experience.
• Excellent numerical and strong analytical skills - able to analyse and understand complex solutions and ideas using domain knowledge and a range of techniques / theory and software / tools.
• Experienced user of consequence and risk analysis software, and proven ability to tackle a variety of projects. Demonstrable expertise with PHAST / SAFETI is a key bonus.
• Willing to operate and excel in a "Doer - Seller" model.
• Excellent verbal communication skills - ability to communicate with all levels in an organisation as well as external customers and manage projects effectively.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Flexible attitude to working in a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary consultancy environment.
• Ability to work proactively within a team environment - collaborates effectively across internal departments and, where appropriate, globally within DNV to achieve swift and coordinated delivery of results.
• When required, a willingness to work out of different offices in the UK to rapidly expand skills and company service knowledge.

About Us

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.