HM Specialist Inspector – Major Hazard Risk Assessment –

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist Inspector to assess major hazard risks associated with onshore installations. This role involves evaluating technical risks, providing statutory advice to stakeholders, and maintaining methodologies for hazard assessments. The ideal candidate will undergo a comprehensive two-year training program, enhancing their expertise in major hazard regulation. This position not only contributes to public safety but also offers a chance to work collaboratively with various government departments and local authorities. If you're passionate about safety and regulation, this role is a perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating technical risks associated with major hazard installations.
• Knowledge of COMAH regulations and hazardous substances consent.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technical risks to people from COMAH establishments.
• Provide statutory advice to local planning authorities and developers.
• Maintain methodologies and support guidance for hazard assessments.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Technical Policy Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Hazard Assessment

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering

Specialist Training in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Quantified Risk Assessment Tools

Job description

The Major Hazards Risk Assessment Unit (MHRAU) within CEMHD is responsible for contributing to the regulation of onshore major hazard sites, with a focus on assessing major hazard risks from Control of Major Accident Hazards’ (COMAH) establishments. Working with other parts of Government, including Scotland and Wales, we also deliver statutory land use planning advice on development around existing major hazard installations and major accident hazard pipelines to local authorities, duty holders, developers, and the public at large. MHRAU also provides statutory advice on hazardous substances consent applications for proposals to develop new and existing businesses holding significant quantities of flammable or toxic substances. Maintaining public safety assurance in the land use planning system in relation to major hazards is central to the activities of the unit.

Our advice helps to prevent major accidents and, if they were to occur, mitigate the consequences. The Unit undertakes these statutory activities on over major hazard onshore installations (including pipelines) under the following provisions:

• The Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations (Hazardous Substance Consent, HSC).
• Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations (COMAH).
• The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order.

Your role will include:

1. Evaluating the technical risk to people associated with COMAH establishments, focusing on the technical assessment of major hazard risk rather than occupational risk.
2. Providing statutory and commercial advice on the risks arising from onshore major hazard installations and pipelines, as part of the planning system, to a range of stakeholders, including local planning authorities, other government departments, and developers.
3. Maintaining technical policy topics, related methodologies, hazard assessment or quantified risk assessment tools, and supporting guidance.
4. Commissioning science and overseeing its delivery.
5. Representing HSE at land use planning appeals and inquiries and at technical gatherings of professionals and stakeholders.

Please note: As this role involves regulation across GB, occasional travel to sites, including overnight stays, may be required.

Training:

As this is a Specialist Inspector role, you will undergo a Specialist Training Programme (STP). This two-year programme includes legal training and assessment on occupational health and safety during your probation. Completion and passing of the programme are required. Additional technical training on major hazard regulation will be provided alongside on-the-job training to establish your expertise.