Explosives and Hazardous Materials Team Lead

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 licensed 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.

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