HM Principal Inspector of Mines

As a HM Principal Inspector of Health and Safety (Mines) you will report to HM Chief Inspector of Mines and be responsible for securing compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, the reduction in risk and the improvement of health and safety standards in underground mining activities in Great Britain by inspection, investigation and where necessary, the enforcement of the legislation.

The post carries a significant workload and a high level of personal responsibility for decision making. You will be expected to provide support and professional advice to colleagues on operational and regulatory matters, using your knowledge and skills, across industry sectors within Energy Division (Mines, Quarries, Onshore boreholes, and Renewable Energy) and other HSE Divisions.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

  • Good communication skills to influence change at all levels in the organisations we regulate
  • Sound analytical skills to identify underlying gaps and deficiencies related to health and safety risk management
  • Good organisational and planning skills, taking personal responsibility for delivering expected outcomes on time and to the required standard
  • The ability to work collaboratively as art of a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining positive professional working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
  • The ability to produce effective technical reports, also to present complex technical information in a clear and concise way for a non-technical audience

To apply for this job please visit www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk.