Health and Safety Advisor - Southern Water : Job Details

Health and Safety Advisor | Up to £50,600 | Worthing

Hybrid Approach (WFH 2 days a week)

Are you passionate about creating safe and secure environments where employees and contractors can thrive?

We’re seeking a proactive Health and Safety Advisor to join our committed team at Southern Water! In this essential role, you’ll ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, lead investigations, and provide expert advice across various teams, helping to shape a culture of safety throughout the organisation.

As a key member of our Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) team, you’ll monitor performance, conduct site inspections, and support managers with practical guidance to ensure we meet the highest safety standards. Whether providing technical advice on chemical storage or leading incident investigations, your expertise will drive meaningful improvements in safety culture and compliance.

 Key Responsibilities:

 Deliver and monitor performance against Safety, Health, and Wellbeing strategy and objectives.

Provide expert health and safety advice, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices.

Lead site inspections, hazard management, and root cause investigations.

Offer practical coaching to managers to enhance their ability to monitor compliance.

Provide technical advice in high-risk areas such as chemical storage and Toxic Gas

Lead incident investigations, reporting findings to the Head of HSW and HSSW Director.

Location: Flexible, must be located within the company’s area (from Isle of Wight to Kent) 

What You’ll Bring:

 In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation, industry best practices, and their practical application.

Experience in an advisory capacity, ideally within utilities, facilities, construction, or critical national infrastructure, with some exposure to process safety.

You must have NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification, along with CertIOSH minimum grading. Desire to be have CMIOSH or CFIOSH

Full UK driving licence required.

We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, particularly in interviewing and report writing, who can clearly convey safety information and recommendations to a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll need the ability to coach and mentor employees, empowering them to take ownership of safety at all levels of the business, while fostering a genuine passion for safety within operational teams. With strong leadership skills, you’ll be able to drive behavioural changes and ensure compliance, balancing business needs with health and safety priorities. You’ll also have the confidence to negotiate effectively and stand firm on critical safety issues, even under pressure.

You’ll be joining an extremely supportive team where collaboration and personal growth are highly valued. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and develop in a dynamic environment, working alongside passionate colleagues who are committed to making a real impact. Every day, you’ll play a key role in driving safety initiatives, where your contributions will have a tangible effect on the wellbeing of our employees and contractors. This is a place where you can make a real difference—not only through your daily tasks but by shaping a safer, more secure workplace for everyone at Southern Water.

Hours: 37 hours per week 

Why Southern Water?

Southern Water is at the heart of transforming the UK’s water industry. Our purpose is to provide water for life, improving health, protecting the environment, and supporting the economy. Under the leadership of our new CEO, we’re investing heavily in our services and embarking on a high-profile transformation plan. You’ll be part of a talented team driving innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

Apply today to help lead the way in safety at Southern Water, ensuring the wellbeing of our people and the communities we serve.