EHS Manager (166cm) - Southwest
UK - £50,000 – £65,000 + Package
Overview
Our client is seeking an
experienced EHS Manager to support the delivery of major construction projects
across a range of sectors, including industrial, logistics, pharmaceutical,
advanced manufacturing, and data centre developments.
The successful candidate will
be responsible for ensuring projects remain safe, compliant, and aligned with
all relevant health, safety, and environmental requirements. This role plays a
key part in driving a positive safety culture across multiple project teams and
ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence are maintained.
This opportunity is
particularly suited to experienced Health & Safety professionals, military
safety specialists, engineering managers, or operational leaders who are
accustomed to working in demanding environments where safety and compliance are
critical.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation and
promotion of health and safety policies across construction projects.
- Ensure compliance with all
relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.
- Conduct regular site
inspections and audits, providing feedback and recommendations to project
teams.
- Monitor the close-out of
actions arising from inspections and incident investigations.
- Support project teams with
accident investigations and corrective action plans.
- Review and assess risk
assessments and method statements.
- Ensure site inductions,
welfare facilities, permits to work, and statutory notices are in place and
maintained.
- Monitor COSHH compliance
and environmental controls.
- Promote a positive safety
culture and challenge unsafe behaviours where necessary.
- Produce reports and provide
updates to senior leadership teams.
What We're Looking For:
- NEBOSH Construction
Certificate (or equivalent).
- Experience working within a
construction environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK
Health & Safety legislation.
- Excellent communication and
stakeholder engagement skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Strong organisational,
decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively
within fast-paced project environments.
Ideal Backgrounds
This role would suit
ex-military candidates from:
- Construction Health &
Safety management
- Defence infrastructure and
estate management
- Royal Engineers, RAF
infrastructure, or military safety appointments
- Engineering and operational
leadership positions
- Facilities and project
management environments
The Opportunity:
- Join major construction and
infrastructure projects.
- Work within high-performing
project delivery teams.
- Long-term career
development opportunities.
- Opportunity to influence
safety culture across complex projects.
How to Apply:
If you have experience
leading health and safety activities within construction, engineering, or
operational environments, we would welcome your application. Please contact
Charles McKinney at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd charles@ex-mil.co.uk to schedule a conversation.
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8417/ehs-manager