Environment, Health and Safety Manager

About the role

A client, a data centre delivery partner offering turnkey solutions from design through construction and commissioning, is looking for an experienced EHS Manager to join its project team in Blyth, United Kingdom. The role manages environmental, health and safety activities on site, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and drives a strong safety culture across the project.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all EHS activities across the project lifecycle
• Develop, implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures and management systems in line with company and legal requirements
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all levels of the project
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers and subcontractors, and monitor subcontractor compliance
• Review and approve safety documentation, including method statements and risk assessments (RAMS)
• Manage incident investigations, reporting and corrective and preventive actions
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing training programmes
• Maintain records of incidents, inspections, audits and safety performance metrics
• Attend site meetings, safety meetings and project reviews, and prepare EHS reports for senior management and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits and sustainability requirements, and drive continuous improvement

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety or a similar discipline
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in an EHS role within construction or engineering
• Experience managing EHS on construction projects
• Relevant certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent are essential
• Data centre, industrial or mission-critical project experience is advantageous

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, standards and best practice
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for a market leader in the data centre industry on large-scale projects
• Collaborative team environment
• Career progression and development support
• Competitive salary package