HSEQ / Safety Documentation Consultant (Water & Wastewater)
JOB BRIEF (Draft for Advert / Role Profile)
·Working Arrangement: Home-based/Remote working
·Duration: 5 months
·Start Date: February 2026
·Rate: Open To discussion (LTD or Umbrella)
·Reporting To: Project Manager and Operations Manager
Job Brief - A specialist water and wastewater contractor is seeking an experienced HSEQ / Safety Documentation Consultant to provide temporary consultancy support over a 5-month period.
Working remotely and in close collaboration with the internal HSEQ Officer, the successful consultant will play a key role in strengthening safety, quality, and environmental documentation across the business. This role is focused on improving compliance, standardising processes, and supporting safe working practices across operational sites within the water and wastewater sector.
This is a documentation-heavy, systems-focused role rather than a site-based inspection position, although some operational liaison and planning support will be required.
Key Responsibilities:
·Develop and standardise Generic RAMS templates suitable for multiple workstreams across water and wastewater operations.
·Produce Task-Specific RAMS for key operational and engineering activities in line with industry best practice and regulatory requirements.
·Prepare Site-Specific RAMS tailored to individual treatment works, pumping stations, and operational sites.
·Create and update Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) to ensure clarity, usability, and legal compliance.
·Produce Site Management Plans, covering site logistics, welfare, access/egress, emergency arrangements, and site rules.
·Develop COSHH templates and provide structured guidance for operational teams handling hazardous substances.
·Support supplier onboarding and compliance, including document review, competence verification, and safety history checks.
·Assist the HSEQ team with risk-based planning of site visits, audits, and inspections.
·Work closely with the HSEQ Officer, Project Manager, and Operations Managers to ensure documentation is practical and aligned with real site operations.
·Provide weekly progress updates and highlight any risks or issues affecting delivery.
Deliverables:
·Standardised RAMS templates
·Task-specific RAMS (number to be agreed with project team)
·Site-specific RAMS for allocated locations
·Safe Systems of Work documentation
·Site Management Plans
·COSHH assessment templates
·Maintained supplier onboarding tracker
·Site visit schedule
·Weekly status reports
Experience & Qualifications:
·Proven experience in HSEQ / Health & Safety within construction, engineering, utilities, or water/wastewater environments.
·Experience producing RAMS, SSOW, and COSHH documentation.
·Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering degree (preferred).