Chemical Safety and CoSHH Advisor

917GRE
Chemical Safety and CoSHH Advisor
Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Long Term, Full time
£285 PAYE to £390 UMBRELLA per day

Job Title:
Chemical Safety and CoSHH Advisor

Description & Background:
We're seeking a skilled Chemical Safety and CoSHH Advisor to join the Hinkley Point C project, one of Europe's largest construction sites. You'll provide high-quality technical advice on chemical management, supporting safety, health, fire, and environment functions. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the site's transition to COMAH regulation as the power station approaches commissioning.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and assure site chemical inventory for regulatory compliance
• Develop safe chemical storage arrangements for COMAH site operations
• Assess contractor requests for new chemical products
• Coach contract partners to meet HPC's high chemical safety standards
• Identify hazards requiring additional mitigation measures
• Support implementation of improved chemical management systems
• Provide technical advice to emergency response teams
• Help develop Chemical Management Community of Best Practice
• Support specialists in risk assessment and mitigation strategies

Experience Required:

• Degree or equivalent in chemistry or similar discipline
• Formal training in chemical risk assessment (at least P304)
• Experience managing chemicals on busy sites
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in challenging situations
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Broad knowledge of chemical hazards and mitigation
• Understanding of relevant regulations and guidance

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in construction environments
• Knowledge of waste classification and hazardous waste management
• Environmental management and toxicology assessment experience
• DSEAR assessment experience
• Process safety background
• Proficiency in workflow management software, PowerBI and GIS
• HAZMAT spill and environmental emergency response expertise

Salary, Hours and Location:

• £285 PAYE to £390 UMBRELLA per day
• Long term, Full-time position
• Site-based at Hinkley Point C, Somerset

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop expertise in chemical risk management within a dynamic major infrastructure project. We value collaborative team players who can maintain high safety standards while working in a fast-paced environment.