DSEAR Engineer – Mechanical
Location: Anglian Water region wide (East Anglia)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Circa £50,000
Are you passionate about engineering safety and compliance? Do you have the mechanical expertise to drive meaningful change and support critical infrastructure?
If so, this is your chance to play a vital role in making our operations safer, more sustainable, and more compliant than ever.
We’re looking for a DSEAR Engineer – Mechanical to join our specialist Process Safety team. As a Subject Matter Expert, you will contribute directly to the safety of people, assets, and the environment by ensuring compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) across a wide range of Anglian Water sites.
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
This is a key technical role where you’ll carry out mechanical inspections, site assessments, and detailed risk evaluations within potentially explosive atmospheres. You’ll lead compliance efforts, identify and support delivery of remedial work, and act as a trusted advisor across the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Performing close and detailed inspections of mechanical assets in hazardous areas, following industry best practices
· Completing site-wide assessments to evaluate ignition risks, system integrity, and safety signage
· Using tools such as thermography and vibration analysis to support preventative maintenance
· Reviewing and updating classification reports, zone drawings, and certification documentation
· Producing high-quality inspection reports and risk assessments to demonstrate legal compliance
· Identifying remedial needs and supporting safe, compliant delivery of capital works
· Auditing internal teams and external contractors to ensure safe systems of work
· Supporting design and implementation of control measures under CDM regulations
· Coaching and mentoring DSEAR Technicians, Apprentices, and Competent Persons
· Advising on the specification and replacement of mechanical or EX-rated equipment
· Deputising for the DSEAR Technical Manager and collaborating with industry groups
About You
You’re a safety-conscious mechanical professional with experience in hazardous areas and a passion for high standards. You can work autonomously, communicate effectively across disciplines, and take pride in supporting compliance and continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
· A recognised mechanical qualification (ONC/OND/NVQ3 or equivalent)
· CompEX certifications relevant to mechanical work (e.g. EX11, EX12, EX14)
· Strong working knowledge of DSEAR documentation and BS EN 60079-14 & 17
· Understanding of EX protection methods such as EXh, EXc, and EXk
· Experience performing inspections and risk assessments in explosive environments
· Familiarity with thermography, vibration monitoring, and preventative maintenance tools
· Project leadership experience from inspection through to completion
· Working knowledge of Water Supply and Recycling operations
· Understanding of CDM regulations and process safety principles
· Strong risk perception and the ability to influence safe behaviours and best practices
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 around £50,000
· Private Health Insurance
· 26 days holiday 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 as 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 looking for a meaningful role that combines technical challenge with real-world safety outcomes, apply today to become Anglian Water’s next DSEAR Engineer – Mechanical.
At Anglian Water's @one Alliance, we believe in being Safer Every Day.
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. 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.
Closing date: 25h August