EHS Advisor

We are supporting a well established construction contractor specialising in complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across rail, highways and utilities.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to support two projects on HS2 infrastructure in the Birmingham area, including a £13m Rail Track Drainage scheme.

Working for a well-established, contractor with a strong reputation in major civil engineering delivery, you will play a key role in driving EHS standards across complex, high-risk works.

Reporting to the Regional EHS Manager you will support the delivery teams by monitoring and implementing the company's Environmental, Health & Safety Management System, ensuring full compliance with legislative requirements and project-specific EHS obligations at all times.

This is a site-based role split between two projects working in close liaison with construction management, subcontractors and senior leadership.

You will:
* Implement the company's Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems
* Provide competent EHS advice, guidance and instruction to management, safety representatives, employees and subcontractors
* Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions and legislation
* Promote and maintain best practice EHS standards across all site activities
* Deliver site inductions, EHS briefings and training for employees and subcontractors
* Coordinate the preparation, review and approval of method statements, risk assessments, safe plans of action and permit-to-work systems
* Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, reporting findings to site and senior management
* Ensure strict close out of actions arising from audits, inspections and safety interventions
* Ensure all incidents and near misses are reported, investigated and lessons learnt are communicated effectively
* Complete statutory notifications to relevant authorities, insurers and senior management where required
* Take a proactive approach to EHS performance, safety leadership and behavioural safety
* Maintain EHS administrative systems including registers, records, monthly reports and management presentations
* Support site management with Toolbox Talks, safety campaigns and EHS initiatives
* Compile information for the Handover Safety File at project completion
* Actively promote the organisation's mission of achieving a healthy, incident and injury free workplace

You will have:

* A NEBOSH qualification and ideally IOSH Membership.
* Experience in a similar EHS role within construction or civil engineering.
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel.
* The ability to work independently while influencing site teams. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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