Health and Safety Technical Expert

Severn Trent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company in Coventry is seeking a Health and Safety Technical Expert to enhance its safety culture by providing guidance across various operational environments. Candidates should possess a NEBOSH Certificate, with significant experience in health and safety within high-risk industries. The role requires strong influencing skills and a comprehensive understanding of UK health and safety legislation. The company offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and various employee benefits including a generous holiday policy and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary of £47,781 plus monthly car allowance

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunity

Training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) required.
• Significant experience in health and safety within high-risk sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for health and safety compliance.
• Assist in the development of HSW strategies aligned with legislation.
• Provide expert advice on risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Support operational teams with guidance on safety challenges.
• Take part in audits to monitor compliance and drive improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

Health and Safety Technical Expert

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 nearly 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.

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

You’ll be based out of our head office in Coventry and withthis being such a critical role, we’re ideally looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Qualifications: Minimum NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent), Membership of IOSH preferred or a passion for health and safety backed up with comprehensive experience working in a high risk industry having to navigate and manage health and safety to a high level in the workplace
• Experience: Significant experience in health and safety within utilities, construction, or other high-risk sectors
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to influence and engage at all levels, from frontline teams to senior leadership
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving
• A pragmatic approach to working within a business that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of its stakeholders
• Hold full U.K driving licence

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

• Salary of £47,781 plus monthly car allowance
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• 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

LET’S GO

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.