DSEAR Electrical Inspector: Hazardous-Area Safety Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Personal private health care

Life cover – 8x annual salary

26 days holiday plus bank holidays (hr

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive pension scheme – 7% match

Bonus scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking a DSEAR Engineer – Electrical Inspector to lead hazardous area inspections and ensure DSEAR/ATEX compliance across water sites in Bedford/Northampton/Huntingdon and surrounding areas. The role focuses on risk assessment, technical guidance, and regulatory reporting.

You will review classification drawings, equipment certifications and safety documentation, guiding teams and contractors to deliver compliant inspections and improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous area electrical equipment and DSEAR compliance.
• Ability to inspect electrical equipment in classified hazardous areas and interpret drawings/certifications.
• Strong report writing and risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspections of electrical equipment in hazardous zones per BS EN 60079-17.
• Produce inspection reports, risk assessments and defect documentation for legal compliance.
• Support audits, reviews and contractor works to ensure DSEAR/ATEX compliance.

Skills

DSEAR compliance

Hazardous area inspection

BS EN 60079-17

ATEX principles

Inspection reporting

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Anglian Water is seeking a DSEAR Engineer – Electrical Inspector to lead hazardous area inspections and ensure DSEAR/ATEX compliance across water sites in Bedford/Northampton/Huntingdon and surrounding areas. The role focuses on risk assessment, technical guidance, and regulatory reporting.

You will review classification drawings, equipment certifications and safety documentation, guiding teams and contractors to deliver compliant inspections and improvements.