EHS Manager

Overview

In this site-based EHS Manager role, you will lead safety and environmental performance across multiple construction projects in the South of England. You’ll drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and support project teams with RAMS, audits, and incident investigations. The role requires travel across projects and close collaboration with clients, regulators and stakeholders. You will shape health, safety and environmental practices while delivering measurable improvements and maintaining ISO management systems.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• high-profile projects across the South of England
• ongoing professional development and career progression
• supportive and collaborative working environment
• exposure to technically challenging projects

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continual improvement of Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews across multiple projects
• Provide expert advice and support to Project Managers, Site Managers and operational teams
• Review and approve RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements)
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses; identify root causes and corrective actions
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and health & safety training
• Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance with standards and statutory requirements
• Support the delivery and maintenance of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and associated management systems
• Produce detailed reports, KPI data and recommendations for senior management
• Drive behavioural safety initiatives and promote a positive safety culture across all projects
• Liaise with clients, regulators and external stakeholders as required
• Ensure projects comply with current UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations

Key requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Previous experience in an EHS/HSE or Health & Safety Manager role in construction
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience carrying out audits, inspections, investigations and RAMS reviews
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently across multiple project locations

• communication
• stakeholder management
• independent working
• RAMS reviews
• site audits and inspections
• incident investigation and root-cause analysis

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