Principal Consultant – Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Lead, UK&I (Tech sector))

Overview

In this Principal EHS Consultant role, you will lead delivery of EHS priorities within a fast-growing technology-driven organisation. You act as an embedded expert on the client’s EMEA EHS team, advising leaders and driving practical improvements in EHS performance across UK operations. You will apply technical judgment to evaluate hazards, lead audits, and develop sustainable EHS programs that align with safety and compliance goals. This is a chance to shape EHS practices at scale while collaborating across functions to achieve measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of EHS priorities across client operations
• Assess hazards, define controls, and drive corrective actions to closure
• Lead EHS audits and risk assessments with robust technical guidance
• Provide oversight on construction safety, workplace safety and occupational hygiene
• Interpret site findings and performance data to identify trends and priorities
• Prepare clear, action‑oriented reports for leadership
• Partner with EHS leadership and site teams to implement sustainable programs
• Advise on UK health, safety and environment requirements and internal standards

Key requirements

• Substantial (10+ years) EHS experience in industry or consultancy
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
• Ability to prioritise and deliver with minimal supervision
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• NEBOSH Certificate (required) or Diploma (preferred) or equivalent
• Experience with EHS software (e.g., Enablon) preferred
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to sites

• stakeholder influence
• problem solving
• communication
• EHS auditing
• hazard identification and risk assessment
• compliance management

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