Severn Trent
Statutory Compliance Project Manager
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Statutory Compliance Project Manager – Process Safety Compliance Team
About the Role
We’re more than just a water company. As a dedicated team, our mission is to make a positive impact on the environment, sustainability, and communities we serve. Joining us means working with cutting-edge technologies, driving forward-thinking projects that enhance and protect national infrastructure, making a tangible difference for those we serve.
With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we’re looking for passionate individuals who are committed to sustainability, eager to innovate, and ready to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Statutory Compliance Project Manager to join our Process Safety Compliance Team, focusing on the implementation and ongoing adherence to the DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002).
As a Statutory Compliance Project Manager, you will:
- Have high-level responsibility for managing DSEAR compliance, ensuring full continuity against regulations and company standards.
- Serve as a crucial interface for stakeholder alignment across Severn Trent (ST) and Hafren Dyfrdwy (HD).
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective DSEAR compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Complete DSEAR site risk assessments and classify hazardous areas.
- Ensure assurance of DSEAR compliance across all functional areas of the business.
- Manage periodic statutory inspections of assets and equipment in hazardous areas.
- Support remedial work for non-compliant equipment and installations.
- Oversee risk management for DSEAR-related activities and fraud prevention.
- Enhance asset data and maintenance planning related to DSEAR compliance.
- Provide technical support to the business on DSEAR compliance while fostering best practices by sharing insights.
- Manage contractor alignment to uphold compliance and delivery of DSEAR inspections, treatments, and modifications.
- Support improvements in DSEAR competencies across both ST and HD.
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Supporting Responsibilities
- Contribute to associated Health & Safety standards, regulatory updates, and safety incident investigations.
- Measure and report dherence against compliance criteria and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Immediately resolve issues or risks that impact delivery.
- Foster close stakeholder relationships, including internal teams (such as capital delivery groups). Safetyands Wellbeing teams) and external Communities of Practice (CoP).
- Develop and control DSEAR compliance processes to align with DSEAR requirements.
- Manage both operational and capital financial feasibility for compliance activities.
This role will be a core part of our Health, Safety, Security, and Wellbeing team. Operating 37 hours per week.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a motivated candidate specialising in statutory compliance management, with:
- Experience delivering large-scale, multi-site stability projects while considering risk and health & safety.
- Deep knowledge of DSEAR and its associated codes of practice.
- Understanding of water and wastewater industry standards and the portfolio of explosive atmospheres in potable and wastewater systems commonly.
- Specified knowledge of mechanical and electrical system industry maintenance and operations.
- Experience managing deliverables with external supply chains, ensuring compliance and key performance criteria delivery.
- Proficiency in process engineering, instrumentation, firefighting system design, fire safety, inspection, and certification would be advantageous.
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Desirable, but not essential:
- CompEx, APM, or NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications.
- Any vocational level qualifications such as electrical/mechanical NVQs (Level 3 or higher).
This role requires a full UK driving license.
We value character, positivity, and curiosity. Integrity goes beyond policy—we are looking for people who take a personal interest in making a real difference in our communities. Our diverse workforce is a reflection of the communities we serve: we want everyone to feel welcome and belong.
Why Join Us?
Career Growth
Your potential at Severn Trent has no limits. Our dual-track pay progression model rewards performance with a mix of carer development and financial recognition. We foster advanced learning through professional pathway courses, mentoring, presentation training, and on-the- job experience.
Rewarding Benefits
- 28 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays, convert days 2).
- An annual bonus of up to £2,250, subject to performance.
- A headstart on retirement through a top-up pension plan—matching contributions 1:1, up to a total of 15% bonus contribution when employees contribute 7.5%.
- Sharesave scheme offering discounted principal shares.
- Personal development – Join our Severn Trent Academies to gain leadership and technical qualifications.
- Green Value – Huge investment in inspiring plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, live grants on their purchase.
- Family support – including tailored consultants and flexi hours for partners. Wellbeing visits for further work/life balance.
Join us in transforming the way we protect and innovate for a sustainable future—one community at a time!
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