Senior EHS Specialist

What you will do

• The Senior EHS Specialist provides advice, support and help in Environmental, Health and Safety matters to Project Management teams and other stakeholders, to comply with relevant legislation.
• Supports the implementation of the company EHS management system and best practices across planned/live projects within their regional remit.
• Hybrid working is not possible; the successful candidate will be office based.

How you will do it

• Serve as a subject matter expert to operational management and develop formal annual plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Present EHS data in regular meetings with business unit leaders and management teams.
• Support workplace risk assessment and control, identify compliance gaps, and provide solutions.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, managers, supervisors, employee representatives, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor legal compliance and establish effective procedures to address any weaknesses promptly.
• Support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive EHS management system.
• Identify and address EHS training needs.
• Address audit findings from internal, external, and self audits to ensure effective resolution.
• Manage the facility's internal audit program and track action item completion.
• Generate reports on EHS data, analyze trends, and lead EHS initiatives.
• Conduct regular operational team walks to provide support and solve problems.
• Visit installation project sites to meet contractual obligations and address issues as needed.
• Document site visits thoroughly and elevate identified issues internally and externally.
• Attend safety council/committee and management meetings to ensure proper action on key issues.
• Investigate serious workplace incidents, determine root causes, and prepare detailed reports.
• Work with enforcing authorities on investigations and enforcement actions to minimize company risk.
• Participate in compliance forums to stay current with best practices and industry developments.
• Oversee environmental aspects through compliance calendars and management systems.
• Review contractor processes to ensure they meet company EHS standards and performance targets.

What we look for

• IOSH membership at Graduate level minimum (CMIOSH preferred).
• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Health and Safety Management or similar (preferred).
• 3-5 years minimum EHS experience in large manufacturing/fabrication settings (multi site experience preferred).
• Experience implementing EHS Management Systems and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Results driven with strong initiative.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team oriented mindset.