Health and Safety Technical Expert

Severn Trent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus up to £2,250

Pension scheme: up to 15% match

Sharesave programme

Training and development with Academy

Electric vehicle scheme

Volunteering days

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Severn Trent is seeking a Health and Safety Technical Expert to shape and sustain a strong safety culture across our Coventry operations, including water and waste treatment, network maintenance, and construction projects. The role requires deep knowledge of UK H&S legislation and risk management, with stand-by rotas and a 37-hour week from our Coventry Head Office.

You will act as a technical SME, develop robust HSW strategies, and lead investigations, training, and assurance activities to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in health and safety across utilities, construction or other high-risk industries.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and risk management.
• NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH membership desirable; UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for health and safety compliance and technical standards.
• Develop and implement robust HSW strategies, policies and procedures.
• Provide expert advice on risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Support operational teams with technical safety guidance on complex challenges.
• Participate in audits and assurance activities to monitor compliance and drive improvement.
• Engage stakeholders to maintain high safety standards and influence best practice.
• Deliver training and coaching to enhance safety competence across the business.

Skills

UK H&S legislation

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

IOSH membership

Job description

As a Health and Safety Technical Expert, you will play a critical role in shaping and maintaining our safety culture. You will provide specialist advice, guidance, and assurance on health, safety, and wellbeing (HSW) across diverse operational environments, including water treatment, waste treatment, network maintenance, and construction projects amongst others. This is a highly technical position requiring deep knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, risk management, and best practice within high-risk industries.,

• Act as the subject matter expert for health and safety compliance and technical standards
• Assist in the Development and implementation of robust HSW strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with UK legislation and industry best practice
• Provide expert advice on risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analysis
• Support operational teams with technical guidance on complex safety challenges
• Take part in audits and assurance activities to monitor compliance and drive continuous improvement
• Engage stakeholders to maintain high standards and influence best practice
• Deliver training and coaching to enhance safety competence across the business

Based from our Coventry Head Office, you'll work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. From time to time, you'll also be required to take part in a standby rota to support requirements.

Working here isn't just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We'll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we'll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live. With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you'll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
  You'll bring significant health and safety experience from the utilities, construction, or another high-risk industry, alongside a strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements. Ideally, you'll hold a NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) and be a member of IOSH, although we're equally interested in individuals with extensive practical experience and a genuine passion for health and safety. A full UK driving licence is also essential.
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our 'Academy'
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies and two volunteering days per year

We're looking for someone who can confidently influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, from frontline operational teams to senior leaders. You'll have excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly assess priorities and take a proactive approach to resolving challenges. Most importantly, you'll bring a pragmatic mindset and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business where flexibility and adaptability are key.

We're more than just a water company. We're dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment, sustainability, and the communities we serve. By joining us, you'll work with the latest technologies, driving forward-thinking projects that enhance and protect national infrastructure, making a real difference to the communities we serve. With 10,000 colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are passionate about sustainability, eager to innovate, and ready to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.