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Southern Water

Health & Safety Advisor

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Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Provide health & safety advice for construction projects, ensure compliance & lead investigations
7d ago
£50,000 - £55,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Otterbourne, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Services
Wastewater Services
Sewage Treatment
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leak Detection
Customer Support
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Wastewater Networks
Sewer Services
Water Treatment
Water Filtration
Drinking Water Systems
Water Purification
Residential Water Services
Role
What you would be doing
technical advice
incident investigation
site inspections
cdm compliance
design meetings
security liaison
  • 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.
  • Lead incident investigations, reporting findings directly to the Head of HSW and HSSW Director and making recommendations for corrective actions.
  • 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.
  • Provide expert health and safety advice to project teams, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry best practices, and Southern Water’s standards.
  • Ensure compliance with Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations, providing technical guidance to both site and office-based staff.
  • Attend design and progress meetings and conduct site audits during ongoing construction projects.
  • Liaise with the Security and Wellbeing teams to ensure alignment between safety and security practices on capital projects.
What you bring
nebosh
certiosh
process safety
h&s legislation
driving licence
cdm 2015
  • NEBOSH Diploma (level 6) or equivalent qualification, and a minimum of CertIOSH status (CMIOSH, or CFIOSH highly desirable).
  • Experience in a health and safety advisory capacity, preferably within construction. Exposure to process safety is highly desirable.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practices, with proven experience applying these principles in a project or capital delivery context.
  • 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
  • Occupational health service
  • Life assurance equal to 4x salary
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
  • Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
  • Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Digital GP service
  • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
  • Full funded eye tests
  • Two paid volunteering days a year
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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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
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