Principal Consultant - Ammonia & Derivatives
7 days ago
Leatherhead
Location: Leatherhead, United Kingdom Position Summary: The Principal Consultant will operate as a key member of KBR Consulting International, delivering technically robust and commercially informed consulting assignments across the ammonia and associated derivatives sectors. The role includes strategy, feasibility, concept development, Pre‑FEED/FEED, due diligence, proposal preparation, and client engagement. • Act as a Principal Engineer on ammonia and derivative studies and projects, including:, • Import and export terminals, • Storage and handling systems, • Marine, road and rail loading/unloading systems, • Associated facility operations supporting licensors (ammonia, fertiliser, urea production packages), • Lead or provide senior technical oversight for:, • Feasibility, concept and Pre‑FEED studies, • Technical and economic evaluations, • Technology assessment and selection, • Integration of support facilities (ammonia, fertiliser, urea & petrochemicals production infrastructure), • Due diligence and owners engineering reviews, • Development and review of high‑quality technical deliverables (reports, presentations, process models), • Application of engineering judgment to identify risks, opportunities, cost drivers, and performance sensitivities, • Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, engaging effectively at a technical level and supporting discussions on project strategy, investment readiness, execution approaches, and market positioning., • Support KBR Consulting’s growth strategy through proposal and tender preparation, technical inputs to bids, and participation in client meetings and workshops., • Contribute to thought leadership, market positioning, and internal capability development within ammonia and derivative services., • Mentor and guide less‑experienced engineers and consultants; develop internal methodologies, tools, and best practices; collaborate across KBR’s global organisation; prepare and deliver conference papers and client presentations at industry events., • Depth of experience in ammonia, derivatives, fertiliser, urea, and related markets including commercial drivers., • Knowledge of associated facility operations, design considerations, and efficiency improvement., • Process design understanding and feasibility/configuration studies for ammonia and derivatives infrastructure projects., • Understanding of process safety and applicable regulations for ammonia facilities., • Knowledge of major licensors and technology providers., • Project execution strategies and cash‑flow model analysis., • Technical due diligence and lender’s engineer support., • Degree (BEng/MEng or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related discipline., • Relevant years of experience in engineering consultancy, project development, or operating company roles., • Demonstrable experience in ammonia and its derivatives, fertiliser, urea, or gas processing projects, including:, • Ammonia production facilities, • Storage, loading and unloading systems, • Treatment systems (dehydration, acid gas removal, etc.), • Strong experience supporting feasibility, concept and Pre‑FEED studies., • Preferred: prior involvement in technical due diligence or lender’s engineer roles., • Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and deliver high‑quality outputs on tight schedules., • Ability to work within a ‘sell‑do’ consulting model., • Strong self‑starter with commercial awareness., • Front‑end consulting skills: scoping, selling, delivery., • Excellent written and verbal communication; concise reports and presentations for all client levels., • Confidence to work across client organisations from Board to site., • Flexibility and adaptability to evolving client needs., • Contribution to proposal preparation, execution planning, budgeting; identification of new opportunities and leads., • Support a continuous improvement culture: development of processes, tools, and methodologies., • Based in Leatherhead office (other locations considered)., • Primary degree in Chemical Engineering., • Knowledge of process simulation (e.g., Hysys, UniSim, Aspen Plus) is a plus., • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills., • Positive, flexible, collaborative attitude., • Strong cultural awareness and diplomacy when working with clients, partners, vendors, and internal teams., • Willingness to accommodate occasional workload peaks., • Relevant higher degree (PhD, MBA) is a plus., • Prior experience with an industry company, licensor, or technical consultancy is a strong advantage., • Fluent English required; additional languages beneficial. #J-18808-Ljbffr