DSEAR Engineering Program Manager — Hazardous Areas

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading, Watford, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in the UK is seeking a DSEAR Engineering Project Manager. In this role, you will lead the DSEAR Compliance Programme, ensuring adherence to important safety regulations across multiple sites. You will manage large-scale risk assessments while engaging stakeholders effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills in process safety and have experience with DSEAR and ATEX standards. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday per year

Performance-related pay plan

Generous Pension Scheme

Private Medical Health Care

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in DSEAR compliance or process safety in utility, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Experience managing and prioritising large-scale compliance or engineering programmes.
• Familiarity with British Standards, IGEM, EI 15, IEC frameworks relevant to hazardous areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the DSEAR Compliance Programme.
• Develop a risk-based assessment programme for Sewer Treatment Works.
• Oversee in-house and outsourced delivery teams to maximise programme efficiency.

Skills

Leadership in DSEAR compliance

In-depth knowledge of DSEAR regulations

Hazardous Area Classification knowledge

Stakeholder engagement skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Professional membership of IChemE / IOSH

Job description

A leading water services provider in the UK is seeking a DSEAR Engineering Project Manager. In this role, you will lead the DSEAR Compliance Programme, ensuring adherence to important safety regulations across multiple sites. You will manage large-scale risk assessments while engaging stakeholders effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills in process safety and have experience with DSEAR and ATEX standards. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including holidays and a pension scheme.