HSEQ Advisor – Capital works

HSEQ Advisor – Capital works

Department: Severn Trent Water

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Stafford

Compensation: £45,000 - £55,000 / year

As HSEQ Advisor, you’ll join a respected operationally focused HSEQ function supporting high-risk wastewater works on a fast-paced and technically demanding contract. You’ll be part of a proactive, hands‑on team embedded within operations and supported by a national network of HSEQ professionals across the Network Plus group.

Your day‑to‑day work will be site‑led, directly supporting colleagues delivering deep excavations (typically 4-6m), temporary works, confined space entry and civil repairs. You’ll coach teams, reinforce safe systems of work, respond rapidly to emerging risks and help build a culture of safe, right‑first‑time delivery.

You’ll act as the first point of contact for HSEQ support across the contract, working closely with Operations Managers, Project Managers, Supervisors and Operatives. Not only that, but you’ll also be supported by a highly visible and experienced HSEQ Lead who invests in team development & progression.

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll have impact, visibility and the chance to grow in a high‑risk, fast‑moving environment this role is an excellent opportunity.

• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, including support of CPPs, Permits to Dig, Temporary Works and internal procedures.
• Ensure that safety and compliance standards are maintained, and any issues are addressed immediately.
• Promote & monitor compliance with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), RAMS and Toolbox Talks.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure robust closure of non‑conformances.
• Support high‑quality incident reporting and investigation processes.
• Monitor and ensure actions from internal, external and client reviews are resolved in a timely manner.
• Work with the wider operational team to maintain strong relationships, improve processes, reduce risks & embed best practice.
• Compile monthly reports on site safety trends, inspection findings and proactive interventions.
• Support the business with delivering the HSEQ strategy.
• Evolve with the business and be willing to learn more about the products and services we deliver.

Essential

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, including practical application of pre‑construction information.

Desirable

• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor (TWC/TWS).
• Confined Space Entry or Management awareness.
• Experience in utilities, civils or construction, ideally involving deep excavations and temporary works.
• EUSR SHEA Water.
• Environmental Qualification.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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We are Armed Forces‑friendly. We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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