A regulatory body in the UK is seeking an experienced explosives scientist/engineer to lead testing and research within the Hazardous Materials team. You will focus on explosives testing and market surveillance while collaborating with various stakeholders to improve safety in workplaces. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to government-funded research and ensures the safety of emerging technologies in diverse sectors. Join a team of specialists making a difference.
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
A regulatory body in the UK is seeking an experienced explosives scientist/engineer to lead testing and research within the Hazardous Materials team. You will focus on explosives testing and market surveillance while collaborating with various stakeholders to improve safety in workplaces. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to government-funded research and ensures the safety of emerging technologies in diverse sectors. Join a team of specialists making a difference.
This exciting opportunity will be based in the Science Division of the HSE at our research laboratory and unique outdoor testing facilities, in Buxton, Derbyshire. This vacancy is for an experienced explosives scientist / engineer to lead practical testing and research work within the Hazardous Materials team in the Major Hazards Group at our licenced explosives site. This role is to provide leadership and technical insight for the whole team but with particular focus and experience required in the area of explosives testing including market surveillance. In addition, the role will involve working closely with business development staff and potential customers and other stakeholders to develop work in this area. This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to contribute to innovative work to support industry and government funded research projects to directly improve the lives of people in their workplaces and ensure the safety of new emerging technologies. In addition, you can expect to contribute to a diverse range of additional projects within the health and safety sector, for both HSE, other government departments and commercial customers. You will be part of a team of specialists and will also collaborate with colleagues across many other disciplines. If you would like more information on this role, please follow the link below.
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
This exciting opportunity will be based in the Science Division of the HSE at our research laboratory and unique outdoor testing facilities, in Buxton, Derbyshire. This vacancy is for an experienced explosives scientist / engineer to lead practical testing and research work within the Hazardous Materials team in the Major Hazards Group at our licenced explosives site. This role is to provide leadership and technical insight for the whole team but with particular focus and experience required in the area of explosives testing including market surveillance. In addition, the role will involve working closely with business development staff and potential customers and other stakeholders to develop work in this area. This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills to contribute to innovative work to support industry and government funded research projects to directly improve the lives of people in their workplaces and ensure the safety of new emerging technologies. In addition, you can expect to contribute to a diverse range of additional projects within the health and safety sector, for both HSE, other government departments and commercial customers. You will be part of a team of specialists and will also collaborate with colleagues across many other disciplines. If you would like more information on this role, please follow the link below.
Key Responsibilities Assessment of safety cases drawing conclusions as a subject matter expert on the adequacy of the demonstration, raising issues, or considering future inspection work Maritime integrity topic discipline involvement includes assessment of hull structure and stability, watertight integrity, bilge and ballast systems, station keeping systems (mooring and dynamic positioning), cargo, offloading and inert gas systems and operation Inspections (onshore/offshore) as part of a multi-discipline team, completing reports and issuing different levels of enforcement depending on the risk present Investigations of incidents or complaints as a maritime integrity topic specialist in a multi-disciplinary investigation team dealing with evidence gathering, enforcement, prosecutions and supporting others as necessary on technical aspects Preparation of technical reports / expert evidence for various levels of legal proceedings Provision of expert advice on health and safety matters associated with maritime integrity within Energy Division, HSE, industry and other relevant stakeholders Engagement with stakeholders including industry bodies such as OEUK, IADC, BROA, IMCA, Classification Societies, Marine Safety Forum, BSI and ISO Committees on Offshore Structures to improve benchmark standards for the design and operation of floating offshore installations.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Key Responsibilities Assessment of safety cases drawing conclusions as a subject matter expert on the adequacy of the demonstration, raising issues, or considering future inspection work Maritime integrity topic discipline involvement includes assessment of hull structure and stability, watertight integrity, bilge and ballast systems, station keeping systems (mooring and dynamic positioning), cargo, offloading and inert gas systems and operation Inspections (onshore/offshore) as part of a multi-discipline team, completing reports and issuing different levels of enforcement depending on the risk present Investigations of incidents or complaints as a maritime integrity topic specialist in a multi-disciplinary investigation team dealing with evidence gathering, enforcement, prosecutions and supporting others as necessary on technical aspects Preparation of technical reports / expert evidence for various levels of legal proceedings Provision of expert advice on health and safety matters associated with maritime integrity within Energy Division, HSE, industry and other relevant stakeholders Engagement with stakeholders including industry bodies such as OEUK, IADC, BROA, IMCA, Classification Societies, Marine Safety Forum, BSI and ISO Committees on Offshore Structures to improve benchmark standards for the design and operation of floating offshore installations.