Risk Assessor

• Background
• About the role
• Person requirements
• How to apply

Background

As a member of HSE's Major Accidents Risk Assessment Unit you will be expected to provide expertise in the quantified assessment of risks of onshore major hazards. You will contribute this professional expertise within HSE and by providing specialist advice to HSE's external stakeholders.

About the role

• Support HSE's strategic and policy programmes through the development and delivery of methods and standards for the quantified assessment of risks from dangerous substances (including flammables, toxics etc). An interest in developing small, bespoke computer-based models would be beneficial.
• Provide advice on the risks arising from onshore major hazard installations and pipelines within HSE, to other government departments, to industry, to local planning authorities and to other external stakeholders including members of the public.
• Provide expert advice on the prediction of major hazard risks as part of a team assessing Safety Reports and verifying compliance with the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Represent HSE at land use planning appeals and inquiries and at technical gatherings of fellow professionals and other stakeholders.
• Make technical and strategic contributions to HSE's interests in major hazard risk assessment.

Person requirements

• A degree or an equivalent qualification in a science, engineering, mathematical or related subject area;
• Corporate membership of a relevant professional institution or the qualifications and experience to apply for membership and registration;
• A good working knowledge of the application of your discipline skill to the onshore major hazards industry;
• Knowledge and experience of the application of major accident hazard modelling, preferably for onshore installations;
• Knowledge and experience of the development of methodologies for the assessment of major hazard risks;
• Some knowledge and experience of relevant research or joint industry projects is desirable;
• Some knowledge of the onshore safety report regime is desirable;
• You will also need a full driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK unless reasonable adjustments can be made under the Equality Act 2010.

For an informal and confidential discussion about this role please contact Ralph Rowlands by e-mail at ralph.rowlands@hse.gsi.gov.uk

How to apply

Apply for this role via the Civil Service on-line recruitment system, Civil Service Jobs. If you have a disability and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process please contact: Angela Coulton on 0151 951 4430 or email Angela.coulton@hse.gsi.gov.uk.

Please ensure you include your CV and a covering letter with your application. Your cover letter must include:

• Your level of responsibility;
• The breadth and depth of your experience;
• The technical quality and standard of your work.

This should be no more than two sides of A4 paper (font size 10).