HSSW Advisor

Description

• Provide technical advice in high-risk areas, including biogas, confined spaces, chemical storage, temporary works, excavations, service avoidance and other hazardous substances.
• Liaise with the Security and Wellbeing teams to ensure alignment between safety and security practices on operational sites.
• Lead incident investigations, reporting findings directly to the Head of HSW and HSSW Director and making recommendations for corrective actions.
• Offer practical coaching and mentoring to managers and operational teams to enhance their ability to monitor and ensure compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.
• Lead site inspections, hazard management activities, and root cause investigations on operational sites.
• Provide expert health and safety advice to operational and maintenance teams, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry best practices, and Southern Water’s standards.
• Attend HAZOPs and progress meetings and conduct site audits during ongoing directly managed projects.
• Deliver and monitor performance against Safety, Health, and Wellbeing (HSW) strategy and objectives within the Wastewater area.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma (level 6) or equivalent qualification, and a minimum of CertIOSH status (CMIOSH highly desirable).
• A full UK driving licence is required due to the multi-site nature of the role.
• Experience in a health and safety advisory capacity, preferably within the utilities sector. Exposure to process safety is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practices, with proven experience applying these principles to operational teams.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance