Principal Consultant - Ammonia & Derivatives

Principal Consultant - Ammonia & Derivatives

Location:

Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Position Summary:

The Principal Consultant will operate as a key member of K  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 K  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 K ’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, Uni Sim, 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.