HSSW Advisor

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Job Title: HSSW Advisor (Hampshire region)

Location: Hampshire (Hybrid/working across sites and home) full UK driving licence required

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 Monday to Friday

Salary: circa 55-58k (depending on skills and experience)

There has never been a more important time to join Southern Water. As we move into AMP8 we are delivering one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry focused on improving environmental performance service resilience and longterm affordability for customers.

About the role

To provide health and safety competent advice to all parts of the business including Operations Facilities Engineering and Construction ensuring Southern Water personnel and contractors operate safely comply with legal requirements and follow the health and safety policies and procedures set by Southern Water.

What you will be responsible for:

• Conducting site visits audits and inspections at treatment plants across the west of our region identifying hazards and unsafe behaviours.
• Providing advice and recommendations to SW personnel and contractors to comply with our H&S regulations.
• Monitor daytoday site activities to ensure compliance with H&S legislation company policies and industry standards.
• Act as a visible onsite HSSW presence and point of contact.
• Complete H&S reports and advisories as and when required.
• Drive behaviours and change to ensure H&S compliance across the board.

What youll bring to the role:

• In depth knowledge of HSW legislation best practice and its practical application.
• Experience in an advisory capacity on health & Safety matters preferably in a utility facilities construction or critical national infrastructure environment ideally with some process safety experience.
• Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (or working towards it).
• CertIOSH minimum grading(or working towards it).
• Excellent communication skills particularly regarding interviewing and written reports.
• The ability to coach and mentor other employees to lead them to take ownership of safety at every level of the business.
• A passion for safety and the ability to instil this passion in operational staff.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact influence major strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation.

At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Additional information

In line with Southern Waters security requirements successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity eligibility to work in the UKcriminal recordcheck (DBS)and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all preemployment checks including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also requirehigher levels of security vetting which may involve providing additional documentation.

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