🌍 Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Location: Sheffield/Stockton/Scunthorpe/Christchurch + Travel across multiple UK sites
Type: Permanent
Industry: Engineering / Industrial Projects / Manufacturing
🧭 Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Manager to join a leading engineering organisation operating across the UK and internationally. This role supports a diverse range of engineering and technological projects, including workshop production and overseas construction sites. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety, and driving continuous improvement across multiple operational locations.
This is a hands-on role requiring regular travel (approx. 40–60%) between five UK sites and international project locations. Flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive mindset are essential.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and develop ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
* Lead initiatives to embed behavioural safety and sustainability across the business
* Identify and monitor EHS risks, develop strategies, and ensure implementation of effective plans
* Conduct internal audits and support external audit processes
* Carry out and review task-specific risk assessments
* Investigate incidents and accidents, and implement corrective actions
* Deliver toolbox talks and practical training sessions
* Stay up to date with UK EHS legislation and ensure compliance
* Support workshops and construction sites with inspections, audits, and incident response
* Collaborate with stakeholders across all levels to promote EHS best practices
🎓 Required Skills & Experience
* A-Level, HNC, or equivalent practical qualification
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or working towards Diploma)
* Proven experience in environmental and health & safety roles
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
* Excellent communication and IT proficiency
* Experience with capital projects, ideally turnkey delivery
* Familiarity with CDM regulations and COMAH requirements
* Auditing experience and knowledge of management systems
* Product safety experience (desirable)
💡 Key Behaviours
* Ability to communicate and influence across all levels of the organisation
* Confident presenter with strong interpersonal skills
* Agile and responsive to changing priorities and environments
🎁 Benefits & Development
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Tailored personal development plans
* Support for further education and professional qualifications
* Annual chartership fees covered
* Opportunity to contribute to high-impact global engineering projects
📍 Additional Information
The role can be based at any of the UK operational sites. Candidates must be willing to travel regularly and adapt to the needs of a dynamic project environment.