Principal Consultant – Ammonia & Derivatives

Principal Consultant – Ammonia & Derivatives

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Experience & Technical Capability

• 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.

Essential Skills

• 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.

Professional Competencies

• 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.

Other Functions

• 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.

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