We are supporting a well established construction contractor specializing in complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across rail, highways and utilities. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to support two projects on HS2 infrastructure in the Birmingham area, including a GBP13m Rail Track Drainage scheme. Working for a well‑established contractor with a strong reputation in major civil engineering delivery, you will play a key role in driving EHS standards across complex, high‑risk works. Reporting to the Regional EHS Manager you will support the delivery teams by monitoring and implementing the company's Environmental, Health & Safety Management System, ensuring full compliance with legislative requirements and project‑specific EHS obligations at all times. This is a site‑based role split between two projects working in close liaison with construction management, subcontractors and senior leadership.
Responsibilities
* Implement the company's Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems
* Provide competent EHS advice, guidance and instruction to management, safety representatives, employees and subcontractors
* Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions and legislation
* Promote and maintain best practice EHS standards across all site activities
* Deliver site inductions, EHS briefings and training for employees and subcontractors
* Coordinate the preparation, review and approval of method statements, risk assessments, safe plans of action and permit‑to‑work systems
* Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, reporting findings to site and senior management
* Ensure strict close out of actions arising from audits, inspections and safety interventions
* Ensure all incidents and near misses are reported, investigated and lessons learnt are communicated effectively
* Complete statutory notifications to relevant authorities, insurers and senior management where required
* Take a proactive approach to EHS performance, safety leadership and behavioural safety
* Maintain EHS administrative systems including registers, records, monthly reports and management presentations
* Support site management with Toolbox Talks, safety campaigns and EHS initiatives
* Compile information for the Handover Safety File at project completion
* Actively promote the organisation's mission of achieving a healthy, incident and injury free workplace
Qualifications
* A NEBOSH qualification and ideally IOSH membership
* Experience in a similar EHS role within construction or civil engineering
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel
* The ability to work independently while influencing site teams
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