HM Specialist Inspector – Major Hazard Risk Assessment –

HSE; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The HSE is seeking a Specialist Inspector for the Major Hazards Risk Assessment Unit. This role involves evaluating risks at onshore major hazard sites and providing critical advice to various stakeholders, including legal representation. The position requires completing a comprehensive two-year training program, balancing technical assessments with stakeholder guidance.

Qualifications

• Participate in a two-year Specialist Training Programme including legal training.
• Technical training related to major hazards regulation will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technical risks related to COMAH establishments.
• Provide statutory advice on risks from major hazard installations.
• Represent HSE at legal appeals and technical gatherings.

Skills

Technical risk assessment

Legal compliance

Public safety

Education

Specialist Training Programme

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Posted:

02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Major Hazards Risk Assessment Unit (MHRAU) within CEMHD is responsible for contributing to the regulation of onshore major hazard sites, focusing on assessing risks from Control of Major Accident Hazards’ (COMAH) establishments. The unit works with other government parts, including Scotland and Wales, to deliver statutory land use planning advice on development around existing major hazard installations and pipelines, to local authorities, duty holders, developers, and the public. MHRAU provides statutory advice on hazardous substances consent applications for proposals involving significant quantities of flammable or toxic substances. Maintaining public safety in land use planning related to major hazards is central to the unit’s activities. Our advice aims to prevent major accidents and mitigate their consequences. The statutory activities cover over major hazard onshore installations, including pipelines, under regulations such as the Hazardous Substance Consent, COMAH, and the Town and Country Planning Order. Your role will include: evaluating technical risks to people related to COMAH establishments, focusing on hazard risk assessment; providing statutory and commercial advice on risks from onshore major hazard installations and pipelines to stakeholders; maintaining technical policies, methodologies, hazard assessment tools, and guidance; commissioning science and overseeing its delivery; representing HSE at legal appeals, inquiries, and technical gatherings. Please note: As this role regulates sites across Great Britain, occasional travel to sites, including overnight stays, may be required.

Training: As a Specialist Inspector, you will undergo a two-year Specialist Training Programme (STP), including legal training and assessment on occupational health and safety during probation. You must complete and pass the full programme. Additional technical training related to major hazards regulation will be provided alongside on-the-job training to develop as an established practitioner.