Lead EHS Advisor

Job Overview

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] senior management team are committed to ensuring as an organisation we excel in complying with our statutory requirements and as such we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our team to support our projects and promote compliance with our Environmental Health & Safety Management Systems.

The successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation and to support [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s aspiration to achieve high level performance in terms of Health, Safety, Welfare, and Environment (SWHE).

Responsibilities

• Support the EHS Manager in developing and enforcing EHS policies and procedures.
• Cultivate an exceptional EHS culture on the projects.
• Provide leadership and engagement to embed a culture of continuous improvement with respect to EHS, acting as the site focus for compliance with relevant health, Safety, environmental legislation.
• Drive a positive safety culture through coaching, support and strong engagement with all teams.
• Responsible for monitoring the sites EHS performance, identifying and taking proactive measures to improve performance shortfalls.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and identify potential hazards and implement control measures to mitigate risks.
• Liaise with Client and off-site legislative bodies and provide reports as required concerning key metrics.
• Assist operational teams in reviewing sub-contractors risk assessments / method statements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and report findings to senior management.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, assist with root cause analysis, and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate and deliver EHS training and emergency response drills.
• Lead and chair Health & Safety meetings.
• Participate in EHS improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate EHS records and prepare required reports.
• Promote sustainability, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform routine site inspections and EHS audits.
• Assist in developing emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Advise teams on proper use and selection of PPE.
• Facilitate communication on EHS topics.
• Stay up to date on relevant EHS regulations.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings.
• Support initiatives for improving environmental performance.
• Organize and deliver health and safety training sessions.
• Ensure all personnel are adequately trained in emergency procedures.
• Comply with ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and relevant professional membership (e.g. IOSH, IIRSM).
• 5-7 years' experience as a Lead Health and Safety Advisor in the construction / electrical industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience in emergency response planning and behavioural safety.
• Skilled in data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

Additional Information

Reporting to the EHS Manager.

Apply on the website or via the 'Apply on website' link.