Job Description
COMAH Consultant
Day Rate: Competitive (Outside IR35)
Location: Dundee
Duration: 3 Months Initially, potential for extension
Are you experienced in managing upper-tier COMAH sites and ready to drive safety improvements at a high-hazard facility? Do you have a track record of successfully supporting regulatory compliance and risk assessments in complex chemical environments?
We are seeking a dedicated COMAH Consultant to assist a major upper-tier site in Dundee with critical safety and compliance tasks. The role involves delivering expert guidance and practical solutions to meet strict deadlines and ensure ongoing regulatory adherence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the development and implementation of incident response plans, including emergency procedures for toxic cloud propagation and chemical hazards.
- Reviewing and updating COSHH assessments, ensuring alignment with current legislation and site process requirements.
- Assisting the site in achieving compliance with HSE inspections and COMAH regulations, providing external expertise to address gaps.
- Liaising with external stakeholders, including fire brigades and neighbours, to enhance safety and emergency response strategies.
- Ensuring all safety documentation, such as safety reports and hazard categorisation, are accurate and submitted on time, particularly the incident plan by a tight deadline
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience with Upper Tier COMAH sites, including familiarity with chemical hazard identification and risk assessment.
- Strong understanding of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation relevant to high-hazard industries.
- Excellent ability to review and improve safety procedures, COSHH assessments, and emergency response plans.
- Effective communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external authorities, ensuring compliance and safety standards are met.
This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your COMAH expertise at a key industrial site, ensuring safety compliance and risk management within a high-hazard environment. For more information or to apply please contact Tom Hewat at or (phone number removed).
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