Chemical Safety Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking a Chemical Safety Specialist to ensure chemical safety excellence on a major construction project. The role involves managing chemical hazards, supporting compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various experts to protect people and the environment. The ideal candidate will have a scientific background, experience in hazardous chemical management, and strong communication skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovative engineering solutions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across chemical safety and emergency planning.
• Manage and assure chemical inventory for compliance.
• Champion a chemical safety Community of Best Practice.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Scientific Degree or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

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Job Role: Chemical Safety Specialist

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

• 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
• 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, fire safety, and occupational health
• 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. Skills, talent, and the ability to dare are what matter. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.