Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor

Are you passionate about protecting people, the environment, and the communities we work in? We’re looking for an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our Connolly team and help us deliver safe, sustainable, and high-quality projects across the North.

At Connolly, we build more than homes — we build better futures. If you care about safety, sustainability, and doing things the right way, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.

About Us

Connolly is a family-run construction, refurbishment and development company working within the social housing sector across the North West, North Wales and West Yorkshire. We’re committed to creating safe, warm, and sustainable homes while supporting the communities we serve. Our goal is to become the most respected social housing specialist in the North of England.

The Role

Reporting to our SHEQ Manager, you’ll provide expert support across all projects and business areas to ensure we operate safely, responsibly and in line with environmental and sustainability standards. You’ll be involved in everything from site inspections and carbon reporting to sustainability initiatives and emergency planning. You’ll work closely with project teams, contractors and clients - helping Connolly deliver safe, environmentally responsible and compliant operations every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Promote a positive, proactive culture around health, safety, wellbeing and environmental responsibility


• Make sure activities follow UK Health & Safety laws, ISO 14001 and Connolly’s EHS policies


• Champion sustainability and ESG principles across all projects, including carbon reduction and responsible sourcing


• Monitor environmental, carbon and ESG performance and produce clear reports and dashboards for clients and leadership


• Support tenders and bids with EHS and sustainability input


• Carry out risk assessments, review RAMS, and complete site inspections and audits


• Lead and support incident and near-miss investigations and embed lessons learned


• Deliver EHS training, toolbox talks, briefings and support emergency drills


• Work with Retrofit Coordinators, Designers and Project Teams to ensure safe and compliant retrofit and decarbonisation work (PAS 2035)


• Keep accurate EHS records, documents and reports to meet client and regulatory requirements


• Support external audits for ISO and other certifications


• Advise on environmental permitting and compliance


• Lead sustainability initiatives such as waste reduction, energy efficiency and environmental improvement projects


• Engage with local communities on safety and environmental topics


• Support the rollout of digital EHS tools and reporting systems


• Drive continuous improvement and help shape safer and more sustainable ways of working


• Work closely with HR and Training to embed EHS principles into onboarding and staff development


• Role-model Connolly values, building strong relationships and supporting a positive culture

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re proactive, confident and enjoy supporting teams to work safely and responsibly.

You’ll need:

• NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate (or equivalent)


• IEMA / ISEP certification (Foundation or Practitioner)


• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar EHS role (construction or social housing desirable)


• Strong understanding of UK H&S legislation, ISO 14001, and sustainability standards


• Great communication skills and the ability to influence others


• Strong organisation, time-management and record-keeping skills


• Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage multiple tasks


• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Why Join Connolly?

Our values guide everything we do:

Be Curious – Ask why

Be Proud – Go the extra mile

Keep Moving Forward – Build momentum

Leave a Legacy – Build strong relationships

Team Connolly – Great things happen when we work together

The Person Matters – Be kind, be supportive, be authentic

You’ll join a business with genuine purpose, great development opportunities and a supportive, people-focused culture.

How to Apply

If you’re excited about helping to shape safer, greener and more sustainable places to live - we’d love to hear from you.

Connolly Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.