EHS Advisor

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an EHS Advisor to their team in Manchester. This position will be based on our UK projects with travel to various sites nationwide.

They are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Their core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. They provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to their customers. Over the past 40 years, they have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. They are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.

They recognise that continued business success depends on their commitment to and development of their people. They are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. They wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop their career. They are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through their well-being programmes and support for employees and their families through their Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club.

What will you be doing?

• Assist the EHS Manager in achieving their Critical Success Factor 1. ‘To ensure they are fully compliant in all Health, Safety & Workplace Legislation’
• Work effectively with the Project Manager and Construction Team with the implementation of the Integrated Management System
• Ensure the site is adequately set up with a Site-Specific Construction EHS Plan.
• Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all their HRA’s and ensure that they are identified and effectively controlled on site.
• Assist with the development of Risk Assessment & Method Statements
• Assist with the development of SOP’s and provide training and communication to site personnel.
• Report and Investigate incidents when they occur and ensure root causes are identified, mitigated and communicated.

Is this job for me?

• Suitable Candidates must have Relevant Health and Safety Diploma / Degree and Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Environmental Health and Safety role.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload according to deadlines together with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Enjoy working as part of a high performing team.

In return from them

• 23 days annual leave
• Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Health Insurance contribution
• Life and Disability cover
• EAP for employees and their families
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities
• Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of their European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany