Health, Safety and Wellbeing Lead - SPA

Mott Mac Donald Bentley are recruiting for a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Lead to join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA).

The 330km Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) Project by Anglian Water is under construction and will be completed during AMP
8. Beyond this we have a further 260km of water transfer pipelines and associated infrastructure to be delivered in AMP
8.

Reporting to the HSW Manager you will play a key role in supporting the practical delivery of the Alliance’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing strategy across SPA. Working closely with project and delivery teams, the role focuses on embedding safe working practices, promoting wellbeing and behavioural safety, and ensuring consistent application of HSW procedures on site.

Through regular site engagement, coaching, and visible leadership, you will help build competence, support compliance, and ensure a positive safety culture. The role also contributes to assurance activities, incident management, and collaborative engagement with supply chain partners, acting as a day-to-day link between operational teams and the wider HSW function.

• Provide visible and proactive leadership across operational teams, promoting high standards of health, safety, and wellbeing through everyday engagement and role modelling.
• Support the development and performance of HSW team members by offering coaching, guidance, and feedback to help drive consistent, high-quality outputs.
• Support the implementation of the Alliance’s HSW strategy by helping operational teams apply policies, procedures, and risk controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong working relationships with delivery teams, supply chain partners, and other stakeholders to support collaborative problem‑solving and knowledge sharing.
• Explore ‘new ways’ of working with teams for the purposes of enhanced HSW management and operational efficiencies.
• Promote Inclusive Site Culture – Actively support the creation of inclusive working environments on site by encouraging respectful behaviours, challenging inappropriate conduct, and ensuring all team members feel valued and heard.

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in an operational health and safety role within infrastructure, utilities, or construction.
• Working knowledge of HSW legislation within the Construction/Infrastructure industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at the frontline.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support individuals or small teams, including coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Experience in coordinating resources and supporting team development in line with operational needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to solve problems and resolve potential conflicts.

Our ambition is to build a more inclusive environment. We are committed to celebrating and promoting diversity. Here at SPA we are looking for extraordinary people who want to help create a place where everyone can thrive and where people are excited to be part of the team. So, whatever your background and however you identify, please apply if you think this role was made for you.

JN Bentley benefits are to be found in the booklet attached.