DSEAR Engineer - Electrical Inspector

Anglian Water Services Ltd; 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

Location: Bedford/Northampton/Huntingdon and surrounding area Contract: Permanent Salary: £51,600, depending on skills and experience

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out detailed and close-grade inspections of electrical equipment within hazardous area zones in accordance with BS EN 60079-17.
• Completing site inspections and risk assessments to identify potential ignition sources, loss of containment risks, and other DSEAR-related concerns.
• Reviewing hazardous area classification reports, zone drawings, certification documentation, and intrinsically safe circuit calculations.
• Using technologies such as thermography and vibration analysis to support preventative maintenance activities.
• Producing high-quality inspection reports, risk assessments, and defect documentation to demonstrate legal compliance.
• Identifying remedial requirements and supporting the delivery of associated projects and capital investment programmes.
• Reviewing contractor proposals and completed works to ensure compliance with DSEAR, ATEX, and relevant engineering standards.
• Supporting design, construction, and project delivery activities in line with CDM regulations.
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to colleagues, apprentices, technicians, and operational teams.
• Acting as a subject matter expert for hazardous area electrical equipment and DSEAR compliance across the wider business.
• Supporting audits, competency assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives within the DSEAR programme.

About You

You’ll be a technically capable engineer with strong experience working in hazardous areas and a thorough understanding of electrical compliance within high-risk industrial environments.

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have:

• Strong practical experience working with hazardous area electrical equipment and DSEAR compliance.
• Knowledge of BS EN 60079 standards, ATEX principles, and explosion protection techniques.
• Experience carrying out inspections of electrical equipment within classified hazardous areas.
• The ability to interpret hazardous area classification drawings, equipment certification, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of intrinsically safe systems and electrical protection concepts.Experience preparing technical reports, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work collaboratively across operational, engineering, and contractor teams.
• A methodical approach to identifying risks and implementing practical, compliant solutions.
• Experience supporting contractors and reviewing technical proposals and remedial works.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance.

Why Join Us?

At Anglian Water, safety is more than a priority, it’s a core value. You’ll be joining a company committed to delivering essential services safely, sustainably, and responsibly while investing in its people and future capability.

You'll benefit from:

• Personal private health care
• Life cover - 8x annual salary
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (with flexibility for religious holidays)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive pension scheme - we double-match your contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme and a wide range of lifestyle benefits
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• The opportunity to work as a recognised Subject Matter Expert in a specialist technical field

Closing Date: 18th November 2026 #loveeverydrop