HM Specialist Inspector - Major Hazard Risk Assessment Basingstoke, Bedford, Birmingham, Bootle, Bristol, Buxton, Cardiff, Chelmsford, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxted or Sheffield About Us The Health and Safety Executive is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. We’re dedicated to protecting people and places, ensuring everyone can lead safer and healthier lives at work. A key part of HSE, the Chemicals, Explosives & Microbiological Hazards Division (CEMHD) regulates onshore major hazard industries across Great Britain, ensuring businesses effectively manage the risks of catastrophic events. Within this, the Major Hazards Risk Assessment Unit (MHRAU) plays a central role under Control of Major Hazards (COMAH), assessing the adequacy of operators’ major hazard risk assessments to protect people and communities. We are now looking for three major hazard experts to retrain as HM Specialist Inspectors and join us on a full‑time, permanent basis. The Benefits

Salary of £55,063 - £66,338 per annum A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97% 25 days’ annual holiday increasing to 30 days after five years’ service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave Family‑friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career Carer‑friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture Access to a wide range of fantastic benefits, such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E‑Gift Cards, and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

The Role As an HM Specialist Inspector, after completing our Specialist Training Programme, you will evaluate and support the regulation of onshore major hazard sites across Great Britain, with a focus on assessing major hazard risks. Specifically, you will assess COMAH operators’ risk assessments, reviewing safety reports and undertaking inspections to ensure hazards are properly identified, analysed and controlled in line with legal requirements. Alongside this, you will play a key role in public safety within the planning system, carrying out risk assessments on hazardous sites and pipelines, and providing clear, expert advice to planning authorities and stakeholders to support informed decision‑making and continuous improvement. Additionally, you are expected to:

Analyse hazard scenarios including fires, explosions and toxic releases Contribute to technical policy, methodologies and risk assessment tools Commission and oversee scientific work and contribute to peer reviews Represent us at planning appeals, inquiries and technical forums

Please note, enrolment in the Specialist Training Programme (STP) is a legal requirement that you will be required to study for and successfully complete. About You To be considered as an HM Specialist Inspector, you will need:

Experience in major hazard risk assessment within high‑hazard industries Experience using risk assessment techniques, methodologies and tools, including hazard identification and scenario analysis Experience evaluating individual and societal risk to inform risk management decisions Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders The ability to make effective, evidence‑based decisions and take accountability for outcomes The confidence to challenge stakeholders at all levels in a professional manner A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant science or engineering discipline A full, valid driving licence

The closing date for this role is 21st April 2026. Other organisations may call this role Risk Assessment Specialist, Onshore Hazard Engineer, Onshore Hazard Specialist, Process Safety Engineer, Safety Consultant, Major Hazards Engineer, Major Hazards Specialist, or COMAH Specialist. Webrecruit and the Health and Safety Executive are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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