SHEQ Assurance Lead

Anglian Water is the largest water and wastewater company in England and Wales by geographic area. We employ 5,000 people and supply water and water recycling services to more than six million customers in the east of England and Hartlepool.

Role: SHEQ Assurance Lead

Location: Peterborough, with flexible hybrid working options

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Circa £51k depending on experience

Do you want to be part of a transformative project shaping the future of Cambridge’s water supply? Anglian Water is embarking on a pioneering journey to relocate its Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant. This cutting-edge project, essential to our growing community, will integrate world-class design, sustainability, and innovation. We’re looking for passionate, skilled professionals to join us in delivering this landmark initiative.

Why This Project Matters

The Cambridge Relocation Project is one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the region, paving the way for sustainable growth while protecting the environment. By relocating the existing treatment plant, we’ll unlock valuable land for future development and create a state-of-the-art facility that sets new benchmarks in efficiency and environmental stewardship.

About the Role

As part of the Cambridge Relocation Project Team, you’ll be at the forefront of one of the UK’s most exciting infrastructure programmes. You’ll create, embed and support a positive health, safety, wellbeing and right-first-time quality culture within the team whilst being part of the assurance function for safety, health, environment and quality to ensure that Anglian Water is fulfilling its legal obligations as Client.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a client Audit and Assurance Plan for SHEQ

  • Undertake a series of varied assurance activities, oversight, audits, and site inspections, attending partner (JV) meetings

  • Produce information and updates for board reports on SHEQ audits and assurance

  • Oversight of competency matrix (including JV which will include PD and PC)

  • Promote best practice across partner organisations and projects with a view to levelling up SHE performance for all

  • Ensure stakeholders meet as a minimum the requirements of the AW SMS

  • Liaise with the CDM practitioner team to ensure CDM is being applied (oversight of PCI/CPP)

  • Provide oversight to ensure that Safety by Design is being considered and that operational and maintenance risk is being mitigated

  • Support incident investigations for Major Infrastructure team and provide oversight and review for stakeholder incidents

What You’ll Need

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Proven track record in a Health and Safety related role/s

  • NEBOSH Diploma

  • An extensive understanding of both Environmental Law, Health and Safety Law including CDM Regulations

  • Significant experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders within an organisation 

  • Demonstratable success in developing and advancing business processes in line with continuous improvement

  • A commitment to sustainability and a passion for delivering high-impact solutions

Desirable Skills & Experience:

  • Expertise in wastewater treatment, environmental management, or related fields.

  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate

As a valued employee you’ll be entitled to:

  • ​​Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

  • Personal private health care

  • Annual bonus scheme

  • Business need cash for cars scheme

  • Opportunity to volunteer do unpaid work in the community

  • 26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion

  • Life Cover at 8x your salary

  • Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary

  • Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

  • Lots of great benefits including 20% off new EE mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets and a Cycle2Work scheme

  • Free parking at all offices, site and leisure parks

  • Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paternity / partner pay. Opportunity for shared parental pay.

Be Part of the Future of Cambridge

This is your opportunity to work on a project that will leave a lasting legacy for the Cambridge community. Help us deliver a sustainable, innovative water treatment solution that will shape the future of our region.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to make a difference and join a team committed to excellence, apply today!

Closing date: 8 January 2025

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