About the roleThe role of a Specialist Inspector is both challenging and rewarding, offering an exceptional breadth of work across a wide variety of industrial sites and processes. One day you may be carrying out a detailed technical analysis of safety reports, the next you could be inspecting complex control systems on site, or supporting the investigation of a major accident to establish root causes and prevent re-occurrence. Due to the nature of the job there will be significant travel.This role is uniquely positioned at the intersection of engineering, regulation, and safety. Your main responsibility is to address major accident hazards in relation to Electrical, Control and Cyber Security at onshore major hazard installations, which includes oil refineries, oil and gas storage, chemicals production, and some nuclear sites.Locations: Scotland, North East England, Wales & South West England.The role requires significant travel.What you will do:Inspect a variety of major hazard installations, either independently or as part of an expert team, to ensure risks are managed effectively and operators comply with the law.Carry out technical assessments of Safety Reports from major hazard sites (new and existing).Investigate safety-related accidents and incidents involving industrial control systems within high-hazard industries.Produce technical inspection reports highlighting risk gaps and non-compliance with legislation.Take enforcement action to address significant risks, including prohibiting unsafe processes or activities.Undertake forensic analysis of electrical and control systems to establish accident root causes, lead technical investigations, and support legal enforcement action.Provide expert opinions on the management of industrial control systems, and act as an expert witness in tribunals, inquests, and legal proceedings.Advise colleagues on specialist technical matters, including standards for electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres and functional safety requirements.Liaise with government departments, professional bodies, trade associations, and industry to gather intelligence, share insights, and contribute to policy and guidance.Represent the organisation at UK forums and conferences to promote improvements in technical and operational safety standards.What we are looking for:Significant experience in a technical engineering role.Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels, including senior management.Proven experience of producing clear, detailed technical reports and presenting complex information for both technical and non-technical audiences.Strategic thinking with the ability to identify underlying issues and persuade others to take appropriate action.Breadth and depth of experience working within Major Hazards / High Consequence / COMAH environments.Essential Skills & CriteriaPrevious technical engineering experience.Ability to influence and communicate effectively across multiple levels, including senior stakeholders.Skilled in preparing high-quality reports and explaining complex technical information to varied audiences.Analytical and strategic thinker with proven ability to identify and resolve underlying safety issues.Demonstrable experience in major hazard or COMAH environments.Business Area: HSE - Chemical, Explosives and Microbiological Hazards Division (CEMHD) - Onshore Chemical DivisionQualificationsA relevant degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering.LicencesFull UK driving licence (reasonable adjustments considered for applicants with disabilities).MembershipsChartered status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), or the qualifications, skills, and experience required to achieve Chartered status.Applicants working towards Chartered status who can achieve this while in post are welcome to apply.
Job Title
Health and Safety Senior Inspector