COMAH Compliance

National Gas Transmission PLC; Peterhead, St Fergus; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Annual performance bonus

Tusker car scheme

Life assurance & income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

National Gas Transmission PLC is seeking a COMAH Compliance Engineer to provide specialist process safety, security and environmental compliance support across operational regions and services. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement in safety and operational performance while ensuring compliance with legislation and standards.

The role requires working at the St Fergus Gas Terminal on a site-based pattern with occasional travel to Aberdeen.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of process safety and environmental compliance.
• Experience in high-hazard or safety-critical environments with strong safety leadership.
• Familiar with gas transmission operations and above-ground installations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist process safety, security and environmental compliance support.
• Monitor and report compliance data, risk registers, licences and regulatory submissions.
• Conduct assurance visits, audits and inspections and share best practice.
• Support process safety assessments (HAZOP/HAZID) and risk assessments.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety culture and compliance.
• Investigate incidents to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Represent National Gas with regulators, customers, emergency services and other stakeholders.

Skills

Process safety

Environmental compliance

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Driving licence

CDM/Temporary Works

Regulatory liaison

Education

HNC in Engineering

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Permit-to-Work systems

Job description

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• Additional allowance of £3,000 per year, paid monthly
• Opportunity for additional earnings through overtime

Location - St Fergus Gas Terminal

Location requirement: Candidate to be located within a reasonable communtable distance to the St Refgus Gas Terminal.

Working pattern: Site-based, 5 days a week.

Travel: Occasion travel to Aberdeen Compressor Station may be required.

About Us

At National Gas, the work we do matters.

As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.

Join us and help secure Britain's energy.

About The Role

As a COMAH Compliance Engineer, you will provide specialist process safety, security and environmental compliance support across Operational Regions and National Gas Services in compliance with legislation, regulations and company standards while driving continuous improvement in safety and operational performance.

Why The Role Matters

Process safety, environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance are critical to the reliable operation of National Gas assets and infrastructure. This role provides the expertise and assurance needed to protect people, assets and the environment while ensuring compliance with industry legislation and standards.

Working closely with operational teams, regulators and external stakeholders, the COMAH Compliance Engineer plays a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, managing risk, supporting incident investigations and helping the business deliver safe, efficient and compliant operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide specialist process safety, security and environmental compliance support across operational sites and projects.
• Monitor, maintain and report compliance data, risk registers, asset health information, licences and regulatory submissions.
• Conduct assurance visits, audits and inspections, identifying improvement opportunities and sharing best practice.
• Support and participate in formal process safety assessments, including HAZOP, HAZID and risk assessment activities.
• Lead and promote continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety culture and compliance performance.
• Investigate incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Act as a representative for National Gas with regulators, customers, emergency services and other external stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a highly regulated operational environment, influencing positive safety behaviours and providing expert guidance to maintain the highest standards of compliance and performance.

• Good understanding of process safety and environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience working within a high-hazard or safety-critical environment, demonstrating strong safety leadership.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of high-pressure gas transmission systems, above-ground installations, or similar industrial assets.
• Experience of permit-to-work systems, risk assessments and method statements.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to coach and support others.
• HNC qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline, or significant relevant operational/engineering experience.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis training or experience.
• Experience supporting CDM and Temporary Works compliance activities.
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies, local authorities or emergency service

Security Clearance

This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

What We Offer

• Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
• Annual performance bonus up to 6%
• Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
• 10x salary life assurance and income protection
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology optionsFamily-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities

Inclusive Recruitment

We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.