Process Safety Manager (Bacton)

Process Safety Manager

£65,0000 to £75,000 plus up to 15% bonus

Bacton

Full time on-site, 5 days a week

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Process Safety Manager to lead all aspects of regulatory compliance at our upper tier COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) terminal in Bacton. This is a critical leadership role where you’ll ensure the site operates safely, efficiently, and in full alignment with environmental and safety legislation.

This is a hands-on position requiring full time presence at the Bacton terminal, five days a week.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and maintain compliance with COMAH Regulations, ensuring safety reports, emergency plans, and operational procedures are robust, tested, and continuously improved.
• Act as the primary contact for regulatory bodies including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Environment Agency (EA), managing inspections and interventions with confidence.
• Drive improvements aligned with the Safety Report Assessment Methodology (SRAM) and the principle of ‘All Measures Necessary’.
• Collaborate with engineering and integrity teams to meet expectations of the competent authority and liaise with emergency and security services.
• Oversee compliance with the Radioactive Substances Act (RSA), manage the Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) protocol, and act as the Nominated Responsible Person for the site’s permitted accumulation area.
• Guide hazard studies, process safety assessments (e.g., bow-tie analysis, safety-critical task reviews), and support safe integration of new assets.
• Play a key role in emergency response, acting as Incident Controller or Site Main Controller when required.

About you

You’ll be a confident and credible communicator, able to build strong relationships with regulators and internal teams. You’ll have a proactive mindset and thrive in high-hazard, fast-paced environments. You’ll lead with integrity and purpose, inspiring trust and accountability. You’ll be detail-oriented, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and safety. 

You’ll have the ability to remain calm under pressure and capable of making sound decisions in emergency situations. You’ll be collaborative and adaptable, with a natural ability to influence and engage others.

Key requirements & experience

• Comprehensive understanding of appropriate regulatory and legislative requirements (e.g. Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations, Gas Safety (Management) Regulations & Pipeline Safety Regulations), company standards and instructions
• A comprehensive and detailed understanding of high-pressure gas installation plant and machinery, safety & environmental legislative requirements, company policies and procedures
• Ability to establish sustainable relationships with key internal and external personnel
• Significant operational experience in the high-pressure gas and/or upstream hydrocarbon industries
• IOSH Managing Safely qualified
• Educated to HNC level (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline - desirable
• Hold (or working towards) Incorporated Engineer status - desirable
• Full UK car driving licence

Security clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
Generous holiday allowance (28 days + bank holidays)
Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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