HS Lead - Capital Delivery

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 over 11,000 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

We’re looking for a Health & Safety Lead to drive construction safety across our Capital Delivery programme, supporting the safe delivery of water and wastewater projects.

What you’ll be doing

Provide visible H&S leadership across construction sites (treatment works, pipelines, pumping stations)
Support project teams to embed safe practices from planning through to delivery
Carry out site inspections, audits, and behavioural observations
Ensure effective risk management across high-risk activities (e.g. confined spaces, deep excavations, live assets, MEICA)
Drive CDM and regulatory compliance, reviewing RAMS and construction phase plans
Oversee contractor and supply chain H&S performance across Tier 1 & 2 partners
Lead incident investigations and promote learning across programmes
Monitor performance, report on trends, and support assurance activities
Champion a positive safety culture through training and engagement

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
Strong H&S experience in construction, utilities, or infrastructure
Knowledge of key risks within water or similar high-risk environments
Experience working within CDM and contractor-led environments
Ability to influence, challenge, and engage stakeholders at all levels
Clear, concise communication skills

Desirable: IOSH membership, water sector experience (AMP), temporary works or confined space knowledge

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. 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

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 Seven Trent family:

31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of salary dependent 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’
Car allowance of £5,208 pa (pro-rata where appropriate)
Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
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.