Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below. Location: Based at any of our offices within the AW region Contract: Permanent Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Are you passionate about engineering safety and compliance? Do you have the leadership skills to drive meaningful change while mentoring a team of experts? If so, this is your chance to play a crucial role in making our operations safer, more sustainable, and more compliant than ever. We’re looking for a DSEAR Technical Manager to join our Process Safety team and become a key technical specialist within Anglian Water. This is a rare opportunity to influence how hazardous area compliance is managed across one of the UK’s largest water utilities, contributing directly to the safety of our people, assets, and the environment. At Anglian Water, we’re Always Exploring – ensuring we remain competitive, attractive, and rewarding for both existing and prospective employees. By Doing The Right Thing , we’re committed to recognising and rewarding our people fairly and transparently, while Building Trust through a culture that prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing. What You’ll Be Doing Reporting to the DSEAR Manager, you’ll lead the planning, oversight, and quality assurance of electrical and mechanical asset inspections under the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR). You'll work closely with internal engineers and external contractors to deliver compliant, risk-managed solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Managing a team of DSEAR Engineers and contractors to deliver asset inspections and remedial works. Auditing and reviewing risk assessments and inspection reports to ensure legal compliance. Supporting the wider business with technical advice, mentoring, and competency assessments. Leading on DSEAR-related training and development strategies. Overseeing the specification and acceptance of EX-rated electrical and mechanical equipment. Supporting the delivery of projects from design to execution, ensuring full compliance with CDM and safety legislation. Deputising for the DSEAR Manager and representing Anglian Water in industry forums and regulatory engagements. About You You’re a recognised Subject Matter Expert in hazardous area engineering, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical safety. You’re comfortable interpreting engineering drawings, applying relevant British and international standards, and guiding others in best practice. To be successful in this role, you’ll need: Strong programme management and budget oversight experience. A track record of leading and managing specialist teams. Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing technical teams. An electrical engineering background with ideally experience in hazardous area compliance (DSEAR/ATEX), and use of technical standards. Practical experience in auditing, quality assurance, and competency frameworks. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across multiple disciplines. Why Join Us? At Anglian Water, we put safety and sustainability at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be joining a business that’s known for innovation, integrity, and impact. As a Subject Matter Expert, you’ll have a genuine opportunity to influence how we safeguard the future of water. You’ll benefit from: Competitive salary up to £65,000 Private Health Insurance 26 days holidays plus bank holidays (with flexibility for religious holidays and option to purchase more) Pension Scheme – double matching your contributions up to 6% Bonus scheme Wide range of lifestyle benefits such a car, dental insurance, and gym discounts offered via salary sacrifice Life cover – 8 x annual salary Ongoing training and career development in a values-led organisation

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're driven by technical excellence and want to lead change in one of the UK’s most critical industries, apply today to become Anglian Water’s next DSEAR Technical Manager. At Anglian Water's @one Alliance, we believe in being Safer Every Day Safety is at the heart of everything we do. Being Safer Every Day means making positive choices, moment by moment, to protect ourselves and those around us. We create a culture where health, safety and wellbeing come first. Together, we will be the change We will be taking applications for this role until the 21st August.