Full time | Dublin 2
Byrne Ó Cléirigh is seeking a highly capable professional with at least 5 years of relevant experience to join our cross-disciplinary team of engineers and management consultants as a senior consultant in COMAH and risk management. This role will suit an accomplished individual with strong analytical ability, sound engineering judgement and a commitment to high professional standards.
Note that while the position, as described, is for someone with approximately five years’ relevant experience, we also welcome applications from more experienced candidates and we will tailor responsibilities and remuneration to reflect the level of expertise they bring.
About Byrne Ó Cléirigh
We are a firm of professional engineers and management consultants known for delivering practical, innovative and strategically valuable solutions to complex technical and organisational challenges. Clients across industry and the public sector rely on us for rigorous analysis, independent insight, and well-crafted, evidence-based advice.
We are recognised pioneers and thought leaders in the field of COMAH/Seveso. Our work strengthens the performance and reliability of clients’ compliance programmes, enhances their understanding of major accident hazards, and supports more efficient and sustainable operations.
The role
- Advising leading organisations that depend on Byrne Ó Cléirigh to support the effectiveness and performance of their COMAH/Seveso compliance programmes.
- Assisting clients in their engagement with regulatory bodies such as the HSA, EPA, and local authorities.
- Preparing high-quality, analytically robust submissions, including safety reports and technical land-use planning risk assessments.
- Developing, reviewing and updating MAPPs, safety management systems, environmental management systems, and emergency plans.
- Assessing dangerous substances inventories to determine COMAH/Seveso status.
- Undertaking HAZID&RA, QRA, LOPA, HAZOP, and other structured risk assessments.
- Conducting consequence modelling for major accident scenarios affecting human health or the environment.
- Evaluating new developments at or near COMAH sites and advising on additional technical measures, including cost-benefit analyses.
Beyond the technical work, you will:
- Provide practical, robust and sustainable solutions to clients’ compliance challenges, with an emphasis on reducing the life-cycle cost of compliance.
- Work closely with experienced colleagues, with increasing responsibility for project quality, schedule and budget.
- Develop your commercial skills and contribute to managing client relationships and networks.
- Support the continued growth of the firm by contributing to service development and business development activities.
- Contribute to the firm’s technical competence and quality standards.
- Follow a structured CPD path towards Chartered Engineer status (if not already achieved).
- Contribute to related consultancy assignments in environmental protection, sustainable energy, and climate action.
For more experienced applicants: responsibilities will be broadened to reflect seniority, including greater leadership of assignments, deeper client engagement and additional opportunities to shape the development of our services.
Person specification
Essential attributes:
- A good honours degree (Level 8 or higher) in engineering — preferably mechanical or chemical.
- At least five years’ experience relevant to the control of major accident hazards (or more, for senior candidates).
- Strong analytical capability, attention to detail and excellent numeracy.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver work effectively.
- Strong relationship-building skills and good commercial awareness.
- Confidence, sound judgement and the ability to innovate.
- Professional integrity, discretion and reliability.
- Clear and precise communication skills, including a proficiency in understanding, writing and speaking English that is equivalent to a C1 (or higher) on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- High competency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Permission to work in Ireland: you must have relevant documentation confirming that you are lawfully entitled to work in Ireland.
Desirable attributes:
- Experience preparing high-quality written deliverables.
- Experience with ISO management systems (9001, 14001, 31000, 45001, 50001).
- Skills in consequence modelling, dispersion modelling, GIS, or programming/model development (e.g., Excel/VBA, Matlab, R).
- Full driving licence.
Reward & remuneration
We offer an attractive and competitive remuneration package, aligned with your level of experience and competence. For candidates with substantial experience, the package will be adjusted accordingly. Long-term members of the team may also be offered the opportunity to participate in the ownership of the business, reflecting our commitment to shared success.
Professional development
Professional development is central to Byrne Ó Cléirigh’s strategy. We invest in high-calibre individuals who embrace continuous learning, and we support our people in developing deep expertise and strong professional credentials. You will have opportunities to grow your skills, broaden your experience and contribute meaningfully to areas of strategic importance.
Applications
To apply, please submit a cover letter, an application form (available in Word or pdf) and CV by email. Please use job reference 2026-COMAH-A at the top of the application form and in the email subject line.
To learn more about what you can expect from a career at Byrne Ó Cléirigh, please visit our careers page.