DSEAR Engineering Project Manager

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the United Kingdom seeks a DSEAR Engineering Project Manager to spearhead its DSEAR Compliance Programme. You will oversee compliance with Dangerous Substances regulations across various sites, managing risk assessments and corrective actions effectively. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in DSEAR compliance within utility or industrial sectors, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits like a car allowance, and a hybrid working pattern.

Benefits

Competitive salary from £61,000-£71,000

26 days holiday increasing with service

Car Allowance

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.
• In-depth knowledge of DSEAR regulations, ATEX directives and associated Codes of Practice.
• Experience managing large-scale compliance or engineering programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the DSEAR Compliance Programme.
• Develop a risk-based assessment programme for compliance work.
• Engage with site teams and oversee implementation of Corrective Actions.

Skills

DSEAR compliance leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Hazardous Area Classification knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

DSEAR Engineering Project Manager

As the DSEAR Engineering Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of Thames Water's DSEAR Compliance Programme, ensuring compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) across all sites. This includes overseeing the implementation of corrective actions from Phase 1 (high-risk biogas sites) and managing the large-scale risk assessment and corrective actions of Phase 2 (335 Sewage Treatment Works and 2800 Sewage Pump Stations). The role will focus on efficient execution, prioritisation, and stakeholder engagement to ensure compliance is achieved in a structured and scalable manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the DSEAR Compliance Programme.
• Develop a risk-based assessment programme for 335 Sewer Treatment Works and 2800 Sewing Pumping Stations, ensuring efficient prioritisation of compliance work.
• Methodology ensures risk-proportionate assessment, balancing efficiency and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee in-house and outsourced delivery teams to maximise programme efficiency. Define roles, outputs, and performance metrics.
• Develop and implement scalable risk assessment methodologies for DSEAR compliance.
• Ensure Hazardous Area Plans (HAPs) and Explosion Protection Documents (EPDs) are reviewed, updated, and handed over with full traceability.
• Engage with site teams and Technical Information for ownership and integration to business information systems.
• Oversee implementation of Corrective Actions.
• Support the integration of DSEAR compliance within operational, maintenance, and capital delivery processes.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license.
• Proven leadership in DSEAR compliance or process safety in utility, energy, or industrial sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of DSEAR regulations, ATEX directives and associated Codes of Practice.
• Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) knowledge and practical experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in applying DSEAR and ATEX standards across asset types.
• Experience managing and prioritising large-scale compliance or engineering programmes.
• Familiarity with British Standards, IGEM, EI 15, IEC frameworks relevant to hazardous areas.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, or a related technical field.
• Professional membership of IChemE / IOSH (engagement in Continual Professional Development).
• Additional skills: Proven experience in creating and implementing Asset Standards; proficiency in project management, with the ability to lead and execute DSEAR-related projects effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary from £61,000-£71,000 per annum depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Car Allowance.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Working Pattern

36 hours, Monday to Friday.

Base Location

Hybrid - Beckton (STW) - IG11 0AD, Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB, Hybrid - Maple Lodge (STW) - WD3 9SQ.