Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
How’s this for job satisfaction? At Scottish Water we look after Scotland's most precious natural resource. From source to tap, we’re guarding Scotland’s reputation for refreshingly pure water, and caring for our environment at the same time
Sound good? We're looking for a Health & Safety Team Manager - Field Operations to join us!
You will support the Health and Safety Field Operations Manager in leading and delivering key Health and Safety business improvement projects through Beyond Zero Harm.
You will be responsible for developing and delivering Health and Safety improvement projects and campaigns, including the ongoing behavioural safety programme. A key part of the role will be to strengthen the effective application of Scottish Water’s Lifesaving Rules, with an initial focus on energy isolation, confined spaces, and the safe operation of plant and vehicles.
This role will have a strong focus on supporting Field Operations teams to comply with Scottish Water and regulatory standards, while identifying and progressing opportunities for continuous improvement.
The role will also support the delivery of consistent site standards across water and wastewater assets, as well as office locations. You will be expected to develop strong and effective working relationships with key stakeholders, providing valued support to customers, Field Operations colleagues and the wider Health and Safety team. In the absence of the Health and Safety Field Operations Manager, you will also provide leadership and direction to the Health and Safety Field Operations Team.
You’ll be an experienced Health & Safety professional with a proven track record of working across a wide range of disciplines. You will have knowledge and understanding of the H&S Legislation applicable to the water utilities sector and can demonstrate the deployment of that knowledge to leading and delivering H&S improvement and business change.
Along the way, you’ll have acquired your NEBOSH diploma or equivalent or be willing to work towards it. Professional development in this space is key, so you’ll actively keep up to date with legislation, trends and innovations.
Effective communication and inter-team working is essential in this environment. So, you’ll be a confident communicator and influencer who enjoys collaborative working and knows how to change and reinforce behaviours.
You’ll have experience of project management, leadership and managing budgets.
Character is important to us. We look for people who are Bold, Responsible, Inspiring and Caring (and you can expect these characteristics to appear during your interview).
Looking out for you
While the work we do is important, we know it’s not the only thing that matters. That’s why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.
You’ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.
When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.
For your future, there’s our pension (the ‘know-what-you’ll-get-when-you-retire’ kind), as well as life assurance.
As for some nice extras? You will participate in a company bonus scheme. Not to mention access to SW Splash – handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.
The not-so-small print
This role will be a Grade 8. If you’re new to Scottish Water, you’ll join us on a starting salary of £54,776. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of £74,386.
If you’re interested in this role – or know someone else who might be - we’ll be accepting applications until midnight on the 23rd September 2026
We operate Balanced Hybrid working at Scottish Water and we encourage people to work half their time in a Scottish Water location.
Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional, and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening, e.g. referencing, criminal record checks, license checks, etc. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party, and must be completed before your start date. Don’t worry - we’ll only start these checks once you’ve accepted an offer.
Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If you’re interested in this job, but don’t tick all the boxes, apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So don’t rule yourself out!
Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). We're also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. We’re very used to making adjustments, so please don’t be afraid to ask.
As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it’s important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you don’t already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.
Candidates should be aware that a valid UK driving licence is required for driving on Scottish Water business and claiming business mileage expenses.
Please note, Scottish Water takes the safety, health and wellbeing of our employees, colleagues and customers very seriously and as such you may be subject to Drug & Alcohol testing in line with our policy.
Finally (finally!), candidates who haven’t submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You won’t need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.
We’re here to help. Ask us anything at SWRecruitment@ScottishWater.co.uk
Water is essential to life and to the communities in which we live and work across every corner of Scotland. At Scottish Water we’re focused on delivering the highest quality drinking water ever in Scotland and returning waste water safely to the environment every day of the year.
Find out more about Scottish Water at www.scottishwater.co.uk
For more information on careers, visit www.scottishwater.co.uk/careers
