Principal Consultant - Technical Risk & Safety

Job Summary
As a Principal Consultant, you will lead ERM’s Safety & Risk team in Asia Pacific, driving technical excellence, business growth, and team development. This senior leadership role combines strategic oversight, client engagement, and technical expertise to deliver world-class safety and risk solutions across oil & gas, chemical, and high-tech sectors.

Why This Role Matter:
Shape Safer Operations Across Asia Pacific with ERM
Take on a role that shapes how industries operate safely and responsibly in a rapidly evolving region. You will influence critical decisions for global leaders, delivering expertise in process safety, HAZOP validation, SIL, and advanced risk modeling. Your work will go beyond compliance, creating strategies that protect lives, assets, and the environment while enabling sustainable growth. At ERM, every project is an opportunity to set new standards for safety and resilient to build a safer future for Asia Pacific.

What You Impact Is

At this level, you will lead the delivery of complex, high-impact projects that help clients achieve sustainable outcomes. You will guide and develop teams, foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, and apply deep technical expertise to strengthen our consulting capability. By building trusted client partnerships and driving innovation, you will shape solutions that exceed expectations, create growth opportunities, and advance our Purpose.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & People Management

• Build and lead a technically strong Safety & Risk team, ensuring continuous improvement through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Drive staff development, training, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Foster collaboration across ERM’s regional practices and create a culture of Health & Safety that ensures incident-free operations.
• Mentor team members to become future leaders and effective Safety & Risk consultants.

2. Business Development & Client Management

• Develop and execute a business strategy to grow ERM’s Safety & Risk services in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region.
• Build and expand client relationships to generate repeat business and strategic growth.
• Prepare technical proposals and lead business development efforts with existing and new clients.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen to identify risks, challenges, and corporate opportunities.

3. Project Management & Delivery

• Manage complex technical and interdisciplinary projects to international standards, ensuring commitments to clients and ERM are met.
• Oversee project scope, budget, and schedule while maintaining ERM’s quality standards.
• Appropriately delegate assignments and mentor junior staff to deliver high-quality outputs.

4. Technical Guidance & Expertise

• Act as Technical Reviewer for project deliverables, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on Malaysian regulations and international standards relevant to oil & gas, chemical, and high-tech sectors.
• Provide technical expertise in hazard and risk assessments for exploration, production, refining, and distribution facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (Master’s or professional certification preferred).
• 9–13 years in Safety & Risk Engineering, ideally in oil & gas, chemical, or high-tech sectors.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in PHA, HAZID, HAZOP, QRA, Bow-Tie Analysis, SIL studies, and consequence modelling.
• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and manage complex projects.
• Experience in business development, client engagement, and delivering strategic growth.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills in English; ability to present technical concepts clearly.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety, flexibility to travel, and ability to work independently.

APAC Ready to Lead Way

At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping global organizations tackle the most pressing sustainability challenges while shaping a better future for communities and the environment. Our vision is to empower you to grow, lead, and innovate alongside world-class clients on transformative projects. We prioritize wellbeing, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture where collaboration, expertise, and purpose drive meaningful impact. At ERM, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and innovation thrives. If you’re ready to make sustainability your mission and build a career that creates lasting change, your journey starts here

You can apply for this role through Careers or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. 

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