Audit & Assurance HSEQ Manager

Severn Trent Water; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking an experienced Audit & Assurance HSEQ Manager to lead a team within their Mains Renewal function. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in audit management and strong leadership skills to drive improvements and maintain the highest standards of safety. Benefits include 28 days holiday, an annual bonus scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in audit, assurance, and compliance management within construction or utilities.
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ standards, NRSWA, and HSE regulations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to influence and drive cultural change.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and implement improvements.
• A passion for continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of six Audit & Assurance HSEQ Technicians.
• Oversee first-line assurance audits for construction teams.
• Ensure robust site compliance across all mains renewal programmes.
• Monitor compliance performance and analyse findings.
• Manage escalations from the Audit & Assurance HSEQ team.
• Champion continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

Audit and assurance management

HSEQ standards

Compliance management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

NEBOSH

IOSH

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Audit & Assurance HSEQ Manager to join our team at Severn Trent Water. Reporting to the Performance & Assurance Business Leader, you’ll lead a team of six Audit & Assurance HSEQ Technicians who deliver first‑line assurance across our Mains Renewal function.

This role is pivotal in ensuring robust compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Water Hygiene standards, as well as NRSWA and HSE regulations. You’ll provide independent insight and analysis to drive continuous improvement and influence a positive safety culture across our operations.

Are you an experienced Audit & Assurance Manager looking for something new? Or perhaps you’re a compliance leader ready for a bigger challenge?

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Lead and manage a team of six Audit & Assurance HSEQ Technicians.
• Oversee first-line assurance audits for construction teams, supporting Network Construction Managers with detailed compliance checks.
• Ensure robust site compliance across all mains renewal programmes in line with NRSWA and HSE regulations.
• Monitor compliance performance, analyse findings, identify trends, and share insights to drive improvements in site safety and set‑up.
• Manage escalations from the Audit & Assurance HSEQ team and support resolution.
• Champion continuous improvement, constructively challenging behaviours and processes to enhance standards.
• Maintain adherence to CDM compliance and Construction Phase Plans (CPP).

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Proven experience in audit, assurance, and compliance management within construction or utilities.
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ standards, NRSWA, and HSE regulations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to influence and drive cultural change.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and implement improvements.
• A passion for continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Desirable qualifications: NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent.

We want people who show up and roll their sleeves up. Do you have a passion to be part of something bigger, something ground breaking whether that's for the environment or your community.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

We do more, because we care.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 additional days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 depending on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHAT'S NEXT

We can't wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you'll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you're not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at [e-mail].

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