SPA Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager.

Location:                     Flexible/Hybrid from Peterborough office and home
Employment Type:      Full-time, Permanent

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager to support and enhance our project delivery team.

What will you be doing as our new Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager? 

Reporting to the Head of HSE & Wellbeing you will provide direct, hands-on support to operational teams across SPA, helping to embed Anglian Water’s Safer Every Day principles and promote a strong culture of Wellbeing and Behavioural Safety at the frontline. The role focuses on practical safety leadership, proactive risk management, and consistent application of health, safety, and wellbeing standards.

Through active engagement and leading by example, you will promote a culture of openness, competence, and continuous improvement. Acting as a visible ambassador for Wellbeing and Behavioural Safety, you will ensure these principles are integrated across operational teams, support functions, and supply chain partners.

Key responsibilities:

• Implement the SPA HSW Strategy aligned to AWS Safer Every Day & Capital Delivery Strategy
• Manage the HSW resources and team structure to deliver the SPA HSW Strategy
• Manage the HSW Leads in the effective deployment of the HSW Advisors, to align to operational need, support implementation of standards, and allow team integration.
• Manage the HSW Leads in the collection, collation, and local analysis of HSW performance data to ensure consistent actionable insight to frontline SPA teams.
• Co-ordinate and manage HSW/SHE programmes e.g. ORM throughout SPA, from concept to embedding.
• Co-ordinate and manage HSW Meetings (for team and Operations) to ensure HSW and operational team leadership and engagement.
• Manage incident response processes including escalation, investigation and lessons learned.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours:

This job might be for you if you have:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent level qualification
• Working knowledge of HSW legislation within the Construction/Infrastructure industry
• Experience in an operational health and safety role within infrastructure, utilities, or construction
• Experience in the management of people with the ability to lead and support individuals or small teams; including coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback
• The ability to adopt and implement a positive team culture that encourages collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Comprehensive verbal and written communication ability

Not only do we look for the best talent to join us on our journey, but we also look for individuals to demonstrate key behaviours that align with our values and beliefs.

If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today! 

Why Join SPA?

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up for AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain, Jacobs, and Atkins.

Together, we’re combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come.

• Flexible Working: We support remote working, part-time hours, and flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle if the role allows.
• Location: Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area.
• Diversity and Inclusion: SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Our Purpose

Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging.

Take the Next Step

If you’re passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of Anglian Water’s journey to build a more sustainable, water-secure future.