Health & Safety Advisor at Southern Water in Otterbourne, England, United Kingdom | GBP50,000-55,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

site audits

incident investigation

cdm compliance

hazard management

technical advice

coaching

Attend design and progress meetings and conduct site audits during ongoing construction projects.
Deliver and monitor performance against Safety, Health, and Wellbeing (HSW) strategy and objectives within the Capital Delivery area.
Provide technical advice in high-risk areas, including chemical storagE , temporary works, Construction Design and Management (CDM), site set up, excavations, service avoidance and other hazardous substances present in capital delivery projects.
Provide expert health and safety advice to project teams, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry best practices, and Southern Water’s standards.
Lead incident investigations, reporting findings directly to the Head of HSW and HSSW Director and making recommendations for corrective actions.
Liaise with the Security and Wellbeing teams to ensure alignment between safety and security practices on capital projects.
Ensure compliance with Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations, providing technical guidance to both site and office-based staff.
Lead site inspections, hazard management activities, and root cause investigations on capital delivery sites.
Offer practical coaching and mentoring to project managers and site supervisors to enhance their ability to monitor and ensure compliance.

Requirements

nebosh

cmiosh

cdm 2015

driving licence

safety legislation

advisory

Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practices, with proven experience applying these principles in a project or capital delivery context.
Experience in a health and safety advisory capacity, preferably within construction. Exposure to process safety is highly desirable.
NEBOSH Diploma (level 6) or equivalent qualification, and a minimum of CertIOSH status (CMIOSH, or CFIOSH highly desirable).
A full UK driving licence is required due to the multi-site nature of the role.
Strong background in CDM 2015 Regulations and their application to major construction projects.

Benefits

Digital GP service
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
25 days annual leave
Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
Occupational health service
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
Two paid volunteering days a year
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Health Cash Plan
Full funded eye tests

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

2.25 million

Customers Served

Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.

0.5 GL

Drinking Water Pumped

Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.

£72m loss

Operating Loss

Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.

Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.

Culture + Values

“Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
“Collaborating with community partners”
“Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
“Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”

Environment + Sustainability

24% by 2025

Renewable Energy Target

Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.

75% by 2035

Storm Overflow Compliance

Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.

£7.8B Capital Plan

Environmental Investments

£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.

Three‑Star EPA

Environment Agency Rating

Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.

On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found

Articles

Careers at Southern Water

Sustainability at Southern Water

Customer Service Information

Role

Description

site audits

incident investigation

cdm compliance

hazard management

technical advice

coaching

Attend design and progress meetings and conduct site audits during ongoing construction projects.
Deliver and monitor performance against Safety, Health, and Wellbeing (HSW) strategy and objectives within the Capital Delivery area.
Provide technical advice in high-risk areas, including chemical storagE , temporary works, Construction Design and Management (CDM), site set up, excavations, service avoidance and other hazardous substances present in capital delivery projects.
Provide expert health and safety advice to project teams, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry best practices, and Southern Water’s standards.
Lead incident investigations, reporting findings directly to the Head of HSW and HSSW Director and making recommendations for corrective actions.
Liaise with the Security and Wellbeing teams to ensure alignment between safety and security practices on capital projects.
Ensure compliance with Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations, providing technical guidance to both site and office-based staff.
Lead site inspections, hazard management activities, and root cause investigations on capital delivery sites.
Offer practical coaching and mentoring to project managers and site supervisors to enhance their ability to monitor and ensure compliance.

Requirements

nebosh

cmiosh

cdm 2015

driving licence

safety legislation

advisory

Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practices, with proven experience applying these principles in a project or capital delivery context.
Experience in a health and safety advisory capacity, preferably within construction. Exposure to process safety is highly desirable.
NEBOSH Diploma (level 6) or equivalent qualification, and a minimum of CertIOSH status (CMIOSH, or CFIOSH highly desirable).
A full UK driving licence is required due to the multi-site nature of the role.
Strong background in CDM 2015 Regulations and their application to major construction projects.

Benefits

Digital GP service
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
25 days annual leave
Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
Occupational health service
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
Two paid volunteering days a year
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Health Cash Plan
Full funded eye tests

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found