HM Specialist Inspector – Major Hazard Risk Assessment –

TN United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Specialist Inspector in Major Hazard Risk Assessment. This role involves evaluating risks associated with major hazard installations and providing crucial advice to stakeholders. You'll be part of a dedicated team focused on preventing major accidents and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position includes a two-year Specialist Training Programme to enhance your skills in occupational health, safety, and hazard regulation. If you're passionate about safety and risk management, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating risks associated with major hazard installations.
• Knowledge of COMAH regulations and land use planning.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technical risks to people from COMAH establishments.
• Provide advice to stakeholders on major hazard risks.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Policy Development

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering

Specialist Training Programme

Tools

Hazard Assessment Tools

Technical Methodologies

Job description

HM Specialist Inspector – Major Hazard Risk Assessment – Norwich

Client:

HSE

Location:

Norwich

Job Category:

Finance

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

a195f06f156a

Job Views:

13

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

The Major Hazards Risk Assessment Unit (MHRAU) within CEMHD is responsible for regulating onshore major hazard sites, focusing on assessing risks from Control of Major Accident Hazards’ (COMAH) establishments. The unit collaborates with various government departments, including Scotland and Wales, to provide statutory land use planning advice regarding development around major hazard installations and pipelines. It also offers advice on hazardous substances consent applications for proposals involving significant quantities of flammable or toxic substances. The unit's activities aim to prevent major accidents and mitigate their consequences, overseeing statutory activities on major hazard onshore installations and pipelines under regulations such as:

• 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:

• Evaluating the technical risk to people associated with COMAH establishments, focusing on major hazard risk assessment.
• Providing statutory and commercial advice on risks from onshore major hazard installations and pipelines to stakeholders, including local planning authorities, government departments, and developers.
• Maintaining technical policy topics, methodologies, hazard assessment tools, and guidance.
• Commissioning and overseeing scientific research.
• Representing HSE at land use planning appeals, inquiries, and technical gatherings.

Note: This role requires occasional travel to sites, which may involve overnight stays.

Training: As a Specialist Inspector, you will undergo a two-year Specialist Training Programme (STP), including legal and technical training on occupational health, safety, and major hazard regulation. Successful completion of the programme is required.

Additional notes: If you are not a passport holder of the country for this vacancy, a work permit may be necessary. Please refer to our Blog for more information.

Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not provide bank or payment details.

Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom