DSEAR Technical Manager
DSEAR Technical Manager
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Job Description
Location: Anywhere in the AW Region
Contract: Permanent
Salary: circa 65k depending on skills and experience
Help Shape a Safer More Resilient Future with Anglian Water
Are you passionate about engineering safety and compliance Do you have the leadership skills to drive meaningful change while mentoring a team of experts If so this is your chance to play a crucial role in making our operations safer more sustainable and more compliant than ever.
Were looking for a DSEAR Technical Manager to join our Process Safety team and become a key technical specialist within Anglian Water. This is a rare opportunity to influence how hazardous area compliance is managed across one of the UKs largest water utilities contributing directly to the safety of our people assets and the environment.
What Youll Be Doing
Reporting to the DSEAR Manager youll lead the planning oversight and quality assurance of electrical and mechanical asset inspections under the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR). Youll work closely with internal engineers and external contractors to deliver compliant risk-managed solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a team of DSEAR Engineers and contractors to deliver asset inspections and remedial works.
- Auditing and reviewing risk assessments and inspection reports to ensure legal compliance.
- Supporting the wider business with technical advice mentoring and competency assessments.
- Leading on DSEAR-related training and development strategies.
- Overseeing the specification and acceptance of EX-rated electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Supporting the delivery of projects from design to execution ensuring full compliance with CDM and safety legislation.
- Deputising for the DSEAR Manager and representing Anglian Water in industry forums and regulatory engagements.
About You
Youre a recognised Subject Matter Expert in hazardous area engineering with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical safety. Youre comfortable interpreting engineering drawings applying relevant British and international standards and guiding others in best practice.
To be successful in this role youll need:
- Strong experience in hazardous area compliance (DSEAR/ATEX).
- Knowledge of BS EN 60079 standards and principles of explosion protection.
- A track record of leading and managing specialist teams.
- Experience in coaching mentoring and developing technical teams.
- Practical experience in auditing quality assurance and competency frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across multiple disciplines.
- Strong programme management and budget oversight experience.
Why Join Us
At Anglian Water we put safety and sustainability at the heart of everything we do. Youll be joining a business thats known for innovation integrity and impact. As a Subject Matter Expert youll have a genuine opportunity to influence how we safeguard the future of water.
Youll benefit from:
- Personal private health care
- Life cover 8x annual salary
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (with flexibility for religious holidays)
- Flexible working opportunities
- Competitive pension scheme we double-match your contributions up to 6%
- Bonus scheme and a wide range of lifestyle benefits
- Ongoing training and career development in a values-led organisation
Ready to Make a Difference
If youre driven by technical excellence and want to lead change in one of the UKs most critical industries apply today to become Anglian Waters next DSEAR Technical Manager.
Closing Date: 9 June 2025
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
