HSE Process Safety Advisor

About the role

The role of Process Safety Advisor is part of a significant growth phase at a global manufacturing company. The advisor will support ongoing operations and major capital projects, focusing on process safety, procedural development, training, and human factors.

Responsibilities

• Lead COMAH compliance programmes 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 SME for process safety, leading the development of procedures, emergency response plans, training programmes 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
• Strong 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
• Prioritised experience managing compliance programmes and risk registers
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and influencing
• Degree in Engineering, Science or similar, plus NEBOSH qualification

Qualifications

Applicants should have a strong background in engineering or a related field, with a degree and NEBOSH qualification preferred.

Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of COMAH and DSEAR regulations
• Experience in managing compliance programmes and risk registers
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Hands-on experience with risk assessment methodologies

Benefits

The role offers exposure to major capital projects and complex manufacturing processes, with clear career progression available.

Pay

Up to £70K

Schedule

Permanent position