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Facilities Compliance and Systems Advisor

South West Water
Full-time
On-site
Exeter, United Kingdom
£38,000 - £42,000 GBP yearly
At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

We're looking for an experienced facilities compliance expert to join our Property and Facilities team as a Facilities Compliance and Systems Advisor. The successful candidate will be based from Exeter on a hybrid basis but with occasional travel to our sites in Bristol and Surrey. This role is available on a full time, permanent basis with a salary of £38,000 - £42,000 per annum plus benefits.

About the role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing appropriate policy, procedures, contractual relationships and management systems in order to promote, develop and maintain legislative compliance across a portfolio of Pennon non-operational offices and depots. They will also develop and manage appropriate reporting mechanisms to provide weekly and monthly management information. 

What you'll be doing:

    • The primary purpose and responsibility of this role is to ensure the safety of staff, visitors and contractors at in-scope sites by managing compliance through the activities and tasks outlined below
    • To develop appropriate systems to ensure and maintain legislative compliance in respect of in-scope sites, across a range of areas including, but not limited to: Fire Safety; Water Hygiene; Asbestos; Lightning Protection; Working at Heights; F-Gas; Pressure Systems and LOLER. Develop and maintain a compliance requirement gap analysis.
    • Develop and implement Safe Systems of Work for all FM works including maintenance to M&E infrastructure, building fabric and compliance works.
    • Managing our CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) System to ensure maintenance and compliance records are kept up to date
    • To create, update and maintain appropriate risk assessments to ensure legislative compliance and ensure the health and safety of the workforce, and recommend initiatives/measures to deal with any of the issues identified and lead on their implementation.
    • Manage externally contracted risk assessment providers where appropriate to outsource.
    • To support the development and delivery of relevant compliance training.
    • Contract management and administration of a number of FM/ Compliance contracts.
    • Maintain and update emergency evacuation procedures, fire risk assessments, and general risk assessments at in-scope offices and depots to ensure that legislative requirements are met and the health and safety of the workforce is not compromised.
    • Ensure that Health & Safety policies and standards are updated and maintained and that appropriate safety equipment is available when required in order to ensure both legislative compliance and the health and safety of the workforce.
    • To carry out any other relevant task as required in order to provide services necessary to the needs of the business.
    • FM on-call/ standby rota. 

What we are looking for:

    • Hold or willing to work towards NEBOSH General Certificate.
    • BTEC/ HNC (or equivalent) in a related field and/or demonstrable experience
    • Proven experience to deliver technical projects on time and on budget.
    • Experience of working to legislative compliance
    • Administration of multiple site contracts
    • Experience of managing budgets, meeting targets and making efficiency savings would be desirable
    • Up to date knowledge of workplace and Health and Safety legislation.
    • Skilled communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels of the business.
£38,000 - £42,000 a year
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
A discretionary Bonus
Competitive Contributory Pension
Share-save Scheme
Various health benefits
Wellbeing support programmes
A range of Group Discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial support services
And plenty more!
Closing Date: 14th May 2025

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
 
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
 
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
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