Chemical Safety and CoSHH Advisor

Summary: The Chemical Safety and CoSHH Advisor is responsible for providing expert technical guidance on chemical management to ensure safety, health, and environmental protection on a large construction site. This role involves coaching contract partners, managing chemical inventories, and supporting compliance with regulations such as COMAH. The advisor will also develop emergency response measures and promote best practices in chemical management. The position requires a high degree of autonomy and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide chemical safety and CoSHH advice across health, safety, fire, environment, and emergency response teams.
• Manage and assure the site’s chemical inventory in line with regulatory requirements, including COMAH.
• Develop arrangements for safe chemical storage and COMAH site operations.
• Review and assess contractor chemical use proposals, consulting with subject matter experts as needed.
• Coach contract partners to meet high chemical safety standards.
• Identify hazards requiring further mitigation or response and advise stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of an improved chemical management system.
• Assist with chemical risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Promote a Chemical Management Community of Best Practice.

Key Skills:

• Strong instructional and presentation abilities; effective oral and written communication.
• Resilient and confident under pressure.
• Collaborative, with the ability to build effective networks.
• Organised and systematic in applying safety information.
• Capable of offering both strategic and tactical advice tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Good at managing multiple tasks and working independently.
• In-depth understanding of chemical hazards and interactions.
• Knowledge of chemical safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Self-motivated with effective workload management.
• Capable of constructive challenge and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Familiar with workflow tools, PowerBI, and GIS.
• Experience in HAZMAT spill and environmental emergency response.

Salary (Rate): £325

City: Bridgwater

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other