Are you passionate about safety, sustainability, and regulatory excellence? Do you have the expertise to drive compliance in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a suitably experienced Environment, Health & Safety Operations Advisor to lead the way in ensuring operations meet the highest standards of health, safety, and environment. The role involves strategic oversight, day-to-day management, and continuous improvement of EHS processes.
This is your chance to play a vital role in a forward-thinking organisation, where your skills in risk management will make a tangible impact, working closely with senior leadership, operational teams, and external partners.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance (site visits across Yorkshire & the Midlands are required)
- Annual bonus eligibility
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- Hybrid working model
- Life Assurance & income protection
- 10% non-contributory pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Volunteering days
Your Role
- Advise the business on HSE risks and compliance for pipeline strategic land acquisitions, enabling the business to incorporate risks and costs into underwriting appraisals.
- Advise on the company's obligations and responsibilities under CDM for any development work.
- Advise the development team on any obligations and responsibilities per project as landowners.
- Conduct and advise on risk assessments for all on-site work, ensuring the identification of hazards and the implementation of appropriate controls.
- Ensure the Office team are also working under HSE advice in a safe environment.
- Perform regular site and property inspection audits and audits of construction projects
- Have oversight of the implementation of remedial and preventative actions identified by audits.
- Lead investigations of significant incidents and near misses to identify root causes and remedial actions to reduce the risk of recurrence.
- Design a comprehensive EHS training programme, including inductions for new hires, and refresher courses, delivering this alongside the Senior EHS Manager and EHS Compliance Manager, to give all employees up-to-date knowledge of EHS policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement robust emergency response procedures, including fire safety, evacuation plans, and first-aid protocols.
About You
You are an accomplished professional with:
- NEBOSH National General Certificate Level 3, ideally working towards NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
- Experience in a practical EHS role in a related industry such as construction
- Ability to work in a range of environments, including construction sites, which may involve exposure to machinery, and outdoor weather conditions.
- Ability to perform safety inspections, audits, and participate in emergency response drills.
- Knowledge of UK EHS regulations, including HSE guidelines, environmental compliance (e.g. waste management, CL:AIRE MMP), and health & safety legislation.
- Confidence to influence and inspire a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Analytical skills with the ability to assess complex EHS risks and implement effective solutions.
- Proven success in implementing and maintaining Integrated Management Systems.
- Competence with software tools, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and incident reporting systems.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of CDM 2015.
- Membership in IOSH or IEMA is desirable but not essential.
What this employer can offer:
- A platform to showcase your EHS expertise and leadership.
- A collaborative environment focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working arrangements.
If you’re an experienced EHS professional eager to take on a role where your skills and knowledge can shape a safer, greener future, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading, people-focused local employer.