Senior Health, Safety & Wellbeing Lead

Job Description

The Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) project currently involves the planning, design and construction of circa 320 km of new strategic, large‑diameter, clean water interconnector pipelines and associated infrastructure across Anglian Water’s region. The SPA Alliance is also taking on responsibility for future interconnector pipelines, a further 260 km of strategic interconnector pipelines and associated infrastructure.

The role is hybrid with weekly attendance (ideally 2 days) at the Peterborough office.

Responsibilities

• Embed the SPA HSW Strategy aligned to AWS Safer Every Day & Capital Delivery Strategy.
• Manage the HSW advisory team to deliver the SPA HSW Strategy.
• Co‑ordinate HSW advisors in the effective deployment of project assurance/engagement activities to align to operational need, support implementation of standards, and allow team integration.
• Co‑ordinate the HSW advisors in the collection, collation, and local analysis of HSW performance data to ensure consistent actionable insight to frontline SPA teams.
• Embed HSW/SHE programmes (e.g. ORM) throughout SPA, within operational sphere of influence.
• Attend and support Monthly HSW Meetings (functional and Operations) to ensure HSW and operational team leadership and engagement.
• Lead incident management processes in respect of investigation and lessons learned, keeping necessary stakeholders informed as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience in an operational health and safety role within infrastructure, utilities, or construction.
• Working knowledge of HSW legislation within the Construction/Infrastructure industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at the frontline.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and adapt to dynamic operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support individuals or small teams, including coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Experience in coordinating resources and supporting team development in line with operational needs.
• Ability to adopt and implement a positive team culture that encourages collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Document production (using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant Degree, Diploma or equivalent NVQ Level 6.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent level qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• Formal auditor qualification – e.g. internal auditor or similar.
• She Degree.
• Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 Line Managers toolkit or equivalent.
• Commercial awareness.
• Programme / Project management experience.

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