COMAH Compliance & Process Safety Leader

GrainLNG; Rochester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain LNG in Isle of Grain, Rochester, Kent, ME3 0AB, United Kingdom is seeking a COMAH Compliance & Safety Manager to lead safe, compliant and reliable operations at our upper‑tier COMAH terminal.

You will drive COMAH compliance, safety assurance and regulatory management, working with HSE and EA to maintain peak process and workplace safety, and align with SRAM principles while ensuring inspection readiness.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading COMAH compliance and safety management within an upper‑tier COMAH site or similar high‑hazard environment.
• Proven experience engaging with the Competent Authority including inspections and regulatory discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and improve COMAH and safety management arrangements for continual compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead health and safety management including risk control and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management and continuous improvement of COMAH compliance arrangements with robust reporting and evidence.
• Direct occupational health and safety across site activities, including safe systems of work and incident prevention.
• Engage with the Competent Authority, leading inspections and regulatory discussions.
• Oversee monitoring and assurance for contractors and operations, driving safety improvements.
• Embed a strong COMAH culture aligned with SRAM principles for risk management across the terminal.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance and operations to deliver risk reduction for asset safety.
• Lead hazard studies and process safety activities (HAZOP, LOPA, bow‑tie analysis) and ensure follow‑through.
• Support emergency preparedness and respond to Site Response Controller duties when required.

Skills

COMAH compliance

Safety management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Process safety

Occupational safety

Leadership

HSE collaboration

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC+ or equivalent)

Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards)

Job description

Grain LNG in Isle of Grain, Rochester, Kent, ME3 0AB, United Kingdom is seeking a COMAH Compliance & Safety Manager to lead safe, compliant and reliable operations at our upper‑tier COMAH terminal.

You will drive COMAH compliance, safety assurance and regulatory management, working with HSE and EA to maintain peak process and workplace safety, and align with SRAM principles while ensuring inspection readiness.