DSEAR Electrical Inspector — Hazardous-Area Expert

Anglian Water Group; England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life cover 8x salary

26 days holiday + holidays

Flexible working

Pension 7% match

Bonus scheme

Training and development

Subject Matter Expert role

Job summary

Anglian Water Group is seeking a technically capable engineer to inspect electrical equipment in hazardous areas, ensure DSEAR compliance, and support risk assessments and project delivery. You will review zone drawings, certification documentation, and perform intrinsically safe calculations, while mentoring colleagues and supporting audits.

Applicants should have practical experience with hazardous area equipment, BS EN 60079 standards, ATEX principles, and strong reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Technical engineer with experience in hazardous areas and electrical compliance.
• Knowledge of hazardous area classifications, certification documentation, and safety standards.
• Experience with risk assessments, inspections, and compliance reporting.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience supporting contractors and projects with safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspections of electrical equipment in hazardous areas per BS EN 60079-17.
• Complete site inspections and risk assessments to identify ignition sources and DSEAR concerns.
• Review classification reports, zone drawings, and intrinsically safe calculations.
• Use thermography and vibration analysis to support maintenance activities.
• Produce inspection reports, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Hazardous area equipment

DSEAR compliance

BS EN 60079 standards

ATEX principles

Intrinsically safe systems

Risk assessments

Hazardous area inspections

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Tools

Thermography equipment

Vibration analysis tools

Job description

Anglian Water Group is seeking a technically capable engineer to inspect electrical equipment in hazardous areas, ensure DSEAR compliance, and support risk assessments and project delivery. You will review zone drawings, certification documentation, and perform intrinsically safe calculations, while mentoring colleagues and supporting audits.

Applicants should have practical experience with hazardous area equipment, BS EN 60079 standards, ATEX principles, and strong reporting skills.