Competitive – discussed on application

Overview

Our client is an established international scientific and technical consultancy providing independent forensic investigation, scientific consultancy, surveying, testing and expert witness services across a broad range of industries.

They are seeking a Head of Group – Fire & Explosion to undertake and support complex fire and explosion investigations worldwide. The position combines hands-on forensic investigation with the technical judgement required to assess multidisciplinary incidents involving electrical, mechanical and chemical factors.

The role sits within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment, with investigators able to draw upon specialist scientific, engineering and laboratory expertise when an investigation extends beyond their own technical discipline.

The Role

The successful candidate will lead the global team of Fire & Explosion experts, combining technical leadership with responsibility for developing client relationships, networking and supporting business development across the Group.

Alongside this leadership remit, they will remain technically active, personally investigating the origin, cause and circumstances of fires and explosions across a diverse range of incidents, working independently or alongside other scientific and engineering specialists as required.

Responsibilities will include:

• Responding to live fire and explosion incidents, including international attendance at short notice.
• Conducting systematic scene examinations to establish the origin and root cause of fires and explosions.
• Assessing electrical, mechanical and chemical factors relevant to incident causation and recognising when additional specialist expertise is required.
• Gathering, preserving and evaluating physical evidence from incident scenes.
• Undertaking practical debris examination, recording and excavation.
• Identifying and obtaining appropriate samples for subsequent testing and laboratory analysis.
• Evaluating witness evidence alongside electronic, documentary and physical evidence.
• Using laboratory investigation and analytical testing to support determination of causation.
• Considering potential ignition sources, fire development and spread when reconstructing incidents.
• Assessing material behaviour in fire environments, including potential fire propagation and susceptibility to spontaneous ignition where relevant.
• Contributing to the use of physical or mathematical models and three-dimensional fire-scene modelling where appropriate to the investigation.
• Producing clear, technically robust reports suitable for insurers, lawyers, technical specialists and other interested parties.
• Presenting and defending technical findings under peer scrutiny.
• Providing expert evidence in court or arbitration where required.
• Conducting investigations and maintaining evidence and records to appropriate forensic standards.

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Strong practical and theoretical problem-solving ability within complex technical investigations.
• The ability to investigate fires and explosions methodically and objectively, working from the available physical, documentary, electronic and witness evidence.
• An understanding of electrical, mechanical and chemical factors in fire and explosion incidents.
• Sound judgement in identifying issues outside their own technical specialism and engaging appropriate experts.
• The ability to operate effectively and make technical decisions at incident scenes, including when working independently.
• Strong evidence recording, analytical and technical report-writing skills.
• The ability to explain complex technical findings clearly to both specialist and non-technical audiences.
• The technical confidence to support conclusions when subjected to critical review or cross-examination.
• Willingness and availability to travel internationally at short notice.

Qualifications

• A suitable Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering.
• A related Doctorate is preferred.
• Chartered is preferred

Ideally You Will Have

• Previous experience of fire and explosion investigation and/or forensic consultancy.
• Experience undertaking practical, hands-on incident and scene investigation.
• Experience integrating scene evidence with laboratory or scientific analysis.
• Experience preparing technical or expert reports arising from forensic investigations.
• Exposure to expert witness work, court proceedings or arbitration.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary investigations involving scientific and engineering specialists.
• The ability to work across a varied caseload involving different industries, incident types and technical causes.

Working Arrangements

• Based in London or Cardiff.
• Significant incident-driven travel should be expected and be willing and able to travel worldwide at short notice.
• Investigations may be undertaken independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team depending upon the nature and complexity of the incident.

Package

• Competitive terms and conditions.
• Full details discussed on application.

Application Details

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk (please state in the Subject line – Head of Group – Fire & Explosion)

Charles Francis Cooper celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

(Charles Francis Cooper are acting as an employment agency)

Keywords

Fire & Explosion, Fire Investigation, Explosion Investigation, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Engineering, Root Cause Investigation, Origin and Cause, Fire Scene Investigation, Explosion Scene Investigation, Incident Investigation, Failure Investigation, Evidence Examination, Debris Examination, Laboratory Analysis, Accelerant Residues, Ignition Sources, Fire Growth, Fire Spread, Spontaneous Ignition, Fire Modelling, Expert Witness, Court Evidence, Arbitration, Scientific Consultancy, Engineering Consultancy, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Head of Group, Head of Department, Team Lead, Principal Investigator

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Overview

Our client, a leading consultancy within the high-hazard engineering sector, is seeking a Senior or Principal Technical Safety Engineer to support a growing portfolio of UK and international projects.

This role will focus on delivering high-quality technical safety and risk engineering work across sectors including energy, chemicals and other high-hazard industries. The successful candidate will operate in a client-facing consultancy environment, supporting both project delivery and wider business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality technical work across a range of process safety projects.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Delivery of Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), including onshore studies
• Supporting or leading development of COMAH Safety Reports and Offshore Safety Cases
• Identification and assessment of major accident hazards and risk profiles
• Application of ALARP principles and recommendation of appropriate risk reduction measures
• Participation in, and ideally leadership of, Process Hazard Analysis workshops (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FMECA, Bowtie)
• Technical report writing and preparation of client deliverables
• Supporting multidisciplinary project teams across consultancy projects
• Client interaction and contribution to commercial/project delivery discussions
• Occasional UK and international travel for client and site-based work

Candidate Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate a strong technical background in process safety, engineering risk management or a related discipline.

The successful candidate will:

• Have several years’ experience in Technical Safety or Process Safety within a consultancy or high-hazard operating environment
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Quantitative Risk Assessment methodologies
• Have knowledge of COMAH Safety Report and/or Offshore Safety Case requirements
• Be able to identify, assess and communicate risk, including application of ALARP principles
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Be highly numerate with strong technical judgement
• Have excellent communication and technical report writing skills
• Be a reliable team player with a commercial awareness

Desirable Experience

• Experience leading Process Hazard Analysis workshops (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA etc.)
• Experience using QRA software such as PHAST and SAFETI
• Programming or advanced analytical skills (Excel, VBA, Python, C++)
• Membership of a relevant professional institution

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Science (Chemical Engineering or Physics preferred)
• Professional membership or chartership advantageous

Package

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Up to 8% matched pension
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Additional benefits

Working Arrangements

The role can be based from one of several UK offices with hybrid working available. Some travel will be required for project work, including occasional multi-day site visits where overnight stays may be necessary.

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line – Senior / Principal Process Safety Engineer. A2 application  )

Charles Francis Cooper celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

(Charles Francis Cooper are acting as an employment agency)

Keywords

Process Safety | Technical Safety | COMAH | COMAH Safety Report | Safety Case | Offshore Safety Case | Quantitative Risk Assessment | QRA | ALARP | Major Hazard | Risk Assessment | Process Hazard Analysis | HAZOP | HAZID | LOPA | FMECA | Bowtie | PHAST | SAFETI | Risk Modelling | Consequence Modelling | High Hazard Industries | Safety & Risk Consultancy | Chemical Engineering | Safety Engineer | Risk Engineer

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Tackling complex projects across energy, process industry, utilities, aerospace and transportation sectors. They are seeking talented and motivated people to join their successful safety and risk consultancy team

What we need

This role offers the chance to delve into technically challenging projects for leading industrial clients. You’ll leverage your expertise to develop robust client relationships, propelling their continued growth and success.

The Role
Seeking accomplished Senior Consultant to join their successful Safety and Risk Management team. The job will play a pivotal role in delivering effective assessments and expert advice to a diverse range of clients. Including everything from Oil and Gas Operators to other major hazard industries worldwide.

Their team boasts a rich heritage, pioneering cutting-edge risk management techniques since the 1970s. They have continuously developed their expertise and proprietary risk assessment software to enhance their consultancy services.

As a Senior Consultant, the role will primarily be desk-based, demanding a high level of numeracy and report-writing skills. However, the role also necessitates flexibility for travel, ensuring you deliver exceptional service to their international clients.

Fueled by the ever-growing demand for their expertise, their safety and risk teams are experiencing growth. This presents a unique opportunity to contribute to our shared commitment to safety improvement, operational reliability, cleaner energy, and environmental stewardship.

Their Requirements

The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated and able to prioritise work.

The candidate must have:

• COMAH Safety Reports and Onshore QRAs are becoming requested more and more. This experience would be huge for them.
• Some years of technical safety or process safety experience, preferably in a consultancy or at an operating company in the high-hazard industries
• A good understanding of Quantitative Risk assessment techniques in general
• Knowledge of the Offshore Safety Case and/or COMAH Safety Report requirements
• Able to identify and recommend appropriate risk controls to reduce risks to ALARP
• Good problem-solving skills and is highly numerate
• Excellent communication skills
• Technical report writing ability
• The ability to work reliably as a team player
• A commercial/business focus
• Travel Requirement, occasional UK and International travel for Client/Site visits.

Ideally you will have the following:

A good degree in engineering or science (a degree in chemical engineering or physics is highly desirable) with excellent written and oral communication skills. Membership of a professional institution would be an advantage.

Although not essential the following would be of benefit:

• Experienced in leading Process Hazard Analysis workshops (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, FMECA, Bowtie, etc.)
• Experience in the use of Quantitative Risk Analysis Software such as Phast and Safeti
• Excel skills, Visual Basic, Python and C++ experience
• Membership of a professional institution

Package

• Competitive salary, with excellent benefits
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Up to 8% matched pension contribution
• Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• & Much More

Send your CV & Details to – CV@charlesfranciscooper.co.uk  (please state in the Subject line –  Technical Safety Engineer. E1 Application )

Charles Francis Cooper celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

(Charles Francis Cooper are acting as an employment agency)

Keywords

Risk Consultant, Senior Technical Safety Engineer, Senior Process Safety Engineer, Safety Case Engineer, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, EERA, FERA, SIL, ALARP, COMAH

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