HSE Process Safety Advisor

Key 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 behavioural controls are clearly defined and embedded
• Support commissioning, validation and operational readiness for new processes

What we’re looking for

• 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
• Proven experience managing compliance programmes and risk registers
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Degree in Engineering, Science or similar, plus NEBOSH qualification

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation with significant investment and growth plans, offering a newly created role with real influence across site safety and operations. You’ll gain exposure to major capital projects and complex manufacturing processes, with clear career progression available.