Explosives Licensing & Compliance Lead

Iexpe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hypersonica seeks a regulatory specialist to own explosives licensing across manufacturing, storage and transport. You will lead HSE applications, ensure ER2014 compliance, and coordinate with safety, operations and facilities to embed licensing in site design.

The role demands hands-on experience on high-hazard sites, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage complex approvals with urgency and precision.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience securing licences for explosive materials.
• Strong knowledge of UK Explosives Regulations (ER2014) and real-world application.
• Direct industry experience on explosive or high-hazard sites.
• Familiar with COMAH and COSHH frameworks and how they interact with operations.
• Experience engaging with HSE and addressing regulatory feedback and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive licensing and regulatory approval of explosives manufacturing, storage and transport activities across Hypersonica.
• Lead end-to-end application process for explosives licences with HSE from initiation to approval.
• Ensure continuous compliance with ER2014 across manufacturing, storage, handling and transport.
• Plan and manage logistics and regulatory approvals for transport of explosives.
• Develop site compliance plans covering storage, handling, segregation and safety distances.
• Coordinate planning for booster site and with industry partners where applicable.
• Progress and manage booster manufacturing/storage applications with HSE as primary focal point.
• Align licensing requirements with COMAH/COSHH in site design and procedures.
• Collaborate with facilities, safety, operations and propulsion teams to reflect licensing in site design.
• Maintain records, documentation and regulatory evidence for inspections and licences.
• Identify regulatory risks early and drive resolution to protect schedule and readiness.
• Act as internal authority on explosives licensing to enable safe, compliant operations.

Skills

Explosives licensing

ER2014 knowledge

Regulatory engagement

COMAH & COSHH

HSE liaison

Regulatory documentation

Cross-team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Adaptability in early-stage Org

Regulatory risk management

Job description

Hypersonica seeks a regulatory specialist to own explosives licensing across manufacturing, storage and transport. You will lead HSE applications, ensure ER2014 compliance, and coordinate with safety, operations and facilities to embed licensing in site design.

The role demands hands-on experience on high-hazard sites, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage complex approvals with urgency and precision.