Entry Level Process Safety Consultant

Location: Based from our Southampton Office, SO16 7NS (Future remote working possible)
Salary: £30,000 – £37,980 per annum (depending on experience) + bonus, excellent benefits!
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits: 25 days plus annual leave plus BH, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Employee referral scheme, Private health insurance, Pension contribution, Eye test vouchers, Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, Employee assistance programme, Cycle to Work scheme

This role is suitable for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to specialise in Process Safety!

Are you ready to launch your career in Process Safety with DEKRA – where safety, innovation and opportunity meet

DEKRA is seeking an Entry Level Process Safety Consultant or Process Safety Consultant to join our growing team in Southampton.

This is an incredibly exciting and unique opportunity for a recent engineering graduate or a professional with up to 4 years of relevant experience who is keen to build a career in the diverse and high-impact world of Process Safety.

You’ll be joining a supportive team of specialists and working hands-on from the outset, contributing to a broad range of projects across the process industries – from chemical and manufacturing to energy and pharmaceuticals.

As part of our Process Safety Consulting Team, you will support and deliver studies in areas such as DSEAR, HAZOP, LOPA, OBRA, COMAH, and more.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and scribing for Process Hazard Analysis studies including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and SWIFT.
• Supporting quantitative assessments such as QRA, OBRA, and FTA.
• Contributing to Safety Reports and Safety Cases, particularly within COMAH regulations.
• Developing fire and explosion risk assessments (e.g., DSEAR).
• Supporting simple relief and vent sizing studies.
• Producing clear, high-quality technical reports, presentations, and whitepapers.
• Assisting with workshop logistics and technical preparation to support project delivery.
• Taking part in the development of internal methodologies, tools and training materials.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred) or other relevant engineering disciplines.
• No prior Process Safety experience required – this is an ideal first role in the field.
• Alternatively, 2–4 years of relevant industry experience and a desire to move into Process Safety.
• A proactive, organised, and detail-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
• A willingness to learn, take responsibility, and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Why DEKRA

At DEKRA, you’ll be part of a purpose-led organisation with safety at its core. We offer:

• Structured training and real-job learning from day one.
• A chance to develop hands-on experience in high-impact projects across industries.
• A supportive, values-driven culture built on team spirit, integrity, customer focus and safety.
• Career progression pathways shaped by your ambition and our business needs.

We invest in early-career professionals who want to grow – offering both formal development and mentoring from experienced consultants.

About DEKRA:

DEKRA is one of the world’s leading expert organisations in safety, quality and sustainability. Our team lives by five core values:

• Responsibility for Safety
• Entrepreneurship
• Customer Orientation
• Integrity
• Team Spirit

If you’re passionate about engineering, problem-solving, and making a tangible difference through safety, this could be the perfect next step.

Ready to take the first step in your Process Safety career

Apply now and grow with DEKRA!

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