HSE Process Safety Advisor

Permanent role based in Cheshire, United Kingdom. Salary up to £70K.

About the role

Cure Talent is partnering with a global manufacturing company undergoing significant growth. This newly created Process Safety Advisor role supports ongoing operations and major capital projects at a highly regulated site, focusing on procedural, training, and human factors aspects of process safety. The site is progressing toward full COMAH compliance, and this role will help build the systems, procedures, and behaviors required for this transition. This is an opportunity to shape process safety standards in a complex manufacturing environment, supporting compliance programs, major hazard management, and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead COMAH compliance programs and maintain the Major Accident Prevention Policy
• Manage and improve the site’s COMAH Safety Management System (SMS)
• Oversee DSEAR compliance, including risk assessments and action tracking
• Act as the site subject matter expert for process safety, leading the development of procedures, emergency response plans, training programs, and human factors integration
• Lead Management of Change (MoC) activities, ensuring procedural and behavioral controls are clearly defined and embedded
• Support commissioning, validation, and operational readiness for new processes

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of COMAH and DSEAR regulations within a UK manufacturing environment
• Experience in COMAH environments, with a focus on operational process safety, procedures, training, and workforce engagement
• Experience working in a regulated, major hazard, or pharmaceutical setting
• Hands-on experience with risk assessment methodologies such as HAZOP, LOPA, or SIL
• Proven experience managing compliance programs and risk registers
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Degree in Engineering, Science, or similar, plus NEBOSH qualification

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to join a global organization with significant investment and growth plans. It is a newly created position with real influence across site safety and operations, providing exposure to major capital projects and complex manufacturing processes, along with clear career progression.