Process Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Process Safety Manager

Location: Anglian Water Region

Contract: Permanent Full-Time Circa £65k

At Anglian Water, our values are that together, we will: Build trust, do the right thing, and we are always exploring.

What Will You Be Doing as a Process Safety Manager?

You'll lead the development and delivery of our process safety strategy, ensuring alignment across the business and strengthening how we manage major hazards. Your work will focus on implementing the Process Safety Management System, developing common design and engineering standards, supporting the use of PSPIs, and ensuring robust risk assessments and hazard identification. You will provide expert advice during high‑risk incidents, prepare the organisation for emerging process technologies, influence internal and external stakeholders, and develop a team of up to 10 Process Safety Engineers. You may also represent Anglian Water at industry forums and deputise for the Group Process Safety Lead when required.

What Does It Take to Be a Process Safety Manager?

• Degree in Process or Mechanical Engineering

• Chartered Engineer status

• Significant experience in Process Safety within a high‑hazard industry

• Experience working with Competent Authorities

• Demonstrable experience of leading and developing teams

• Nationally recognised Process Safety qualification

• Nationally recognised Safety qualification

• Strong understanding of COMAH, DSEAR, PHA, MOC and risk management

• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs and Hazardous Area drawings

• Minimum 10 years’ engineering experience supporting operations and/or projects

• Ability to influence senior leaders and work across complex, multi‑disciplinary teams

• Highly computer literate with experience using process safety software

• Experience working with partner organisations or alliances

• Project management qualifications (desirable)

Why Anglian Water?

• Bonus scheme

• Business Need Vehicle Allowance

• Private health care

• Competitive pension scheme

• Up to 26 days annual leave, increasing with length of service

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing

Inclusion is for Everyone

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We focus on merit, values and passion for creating better outcomes, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

If you think this is the next step for your career, apply today!#

Closing Date: 11 March 2026

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