Chemical Safety Advisor

Assystem; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Chemical Safety Advisor to support safety excellence on a nuclear construction project. The role involves managing chemical hazards, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Join a mission-driven team focused on energy solutions and contribute to significant projects like Hinkley Point C.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing hazardous chemical risks.
• Working knowledge of REACH and COMAH regulations.
• Understanding of COSHH principles and safe chemical use.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across chemical safety and emergency planning.
• Manage chemical inventory, ensuring compliance.
• Champion a chemical safety Community of Best Practice on-site.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Proactive

Stakeholder advising

Education

Scientific degree or equivalent qualification

NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

BOHS P304 – COSHH Risk Assessment

Job description

Assystem Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

Chemical Safety Advisor

Assystem Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

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At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With over 55 years of expertise in highly regulated sectors, our 7,750 Switchers globally deliver cutting-edge engineering and project management solutions. Join us and be part of one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world!

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As a member of Assystem, you’ll help shape tomorrow’s energy solutions. Join one of the three largest nuclear engineering companies globally and contribute to world-class projects such as Hinkley Point C. Be part of a mission-driven team focused on improving safety and performance across the low-carbon energy sector.

About Assystem

At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With over 55 years of expertise in highly regulated sectors, our 7,750 Switchers globally deliver cutting-edge engineering and project management solutions. Join us and be part of one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world!

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As a member of Assystem, you’ll help shape tomorrow’s energy solutions. Join one of the three largest nuclear engineering companies globally and contribute to world-class projects such as Hinkley Point C. Be part of a mission-driven team focused on improving safety and performance across the low-carbon energy sector.

Job Description

The Job Mission

This role supports chemical safety excellence on a major nuclear construction project. You will help manage chemical hazards to protect people and the environment. Collaborate with experts across safety, environment, and emergency preparedness.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical support across chemical safety, CoSHH, environment, fire, and emergency planning
• Manage and assure chemical inventory, ensuring REACH and COMAH compliance
• Review contractor requests to use chemicals, ensuring risk is understood and approved
• Support rollout of a site-wide chemical management system
• Champion a chemical safety Community of Best Practice on-site
• Assist in preparing for COMAH regulation implementation as the project evolves
• Enhance contractor capability in chemical risk assessments and hazard control
• Contribute to cross-functional risk mitigation planning and implementation

Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Scientific degree or equivalent qualification
• BOHS P304 – COSHH Risk Assessment
• NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
• Experience managing hazardous chemical risks
• Working knowledge of REACH and COMAH regulations
• Ability to advise diverse stakeholders strategically and tactically
• Strong organisational skills and multitasking ability
• Proactive, autonomous, and capable of broad compliance oversight
• Understanding of COSHH principles and safe chemical use
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in regulated environments

Desired Skills

• Awareness of DSEAR/ATEX, fire safety, and occupational health
• COMAH compliance
• Experience with chemical inventories or approved substance lists
• COSHH, emergency response or spill training delivery experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on one of Europe’s largest nuclear construction projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Join Assystem and contribute to delivering sustainable and innovative engineering solutions for the Hinkley Point C project. We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promoting diversity within our company. Skills, talent, and the ability to dare are what matter. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.