Senior HSE Leader – Major Infrastructure Delivery

Anglian Water Services; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Car Allowance

Bonus up to 25%

Pension up to 21%

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking a Head of Health, Safety & Environment to lead strategic HSE delivery across major infrastructure programmes. You will shape the culture, provide governance, and drive safety excellence across complex project portfolios while influencing partners, senior leaders and stakeholders.

You will oversee governance, risk management and compliance, champion digital health and safety solutions, and develop high-performing teams committed to wellbeing and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline and membership of IOSH, IEMA, CQI or equivalent professional body.
• Significant leadership experience across Health, Safety and Environment functions.
• Proven experience delivering governance, assurance and cultural transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed the 'Safer Every Day' culture across Major Infrastructure Delivery programmes, driving excellence in health, safety and environmental performance.
• Develop and implement the Health, Safety & Environment strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and organisational values.
• Provide strategic leadership, governance and assurance across major infrastructure projects from design through to delivery.
• Oversee HSE performance across delivery partners and framework organisations, ensuring effective risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Lead incident investigations and oversee corrective and preventative improvement actions.
• Establish performance measures, assurance frameworks and governance processes that drive continuous improvement.
• Influence senior stakeholders, regulators and industry partners, providing strategic advice and assurance on HSE matters.
• Champion innovation, digital solutions and new approaches to health, safety and environmental management.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams, supporting succession planning, capability building and professional development.
• Promote wellbeing, inclusion and a positive safety culture across all programmes and teams.
• Monitor emerging legislation, industry developments and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and best practice are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Governance & assurance

Incident investigation

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

IOSH/IEMA/CQI membership

Job description

Anglian Water is seeking a Head of Health, Safety & Environment to lead strategic HSE delivery across major infrastructure programmes. You will shape the culture, provide governance, and drive safety excellence across complex project portfolios while influencing partners, senior leaders and stakeholders.

You will oversee governance, risk management and compliance, champion digital health and safety solutions, and develop high-performing teams committed to wellbeing and sustainability.