Deputy EHS Manager

Arabelle Solutions; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions is seeking a Deputy EHS Manager to support the EHS Manager in leading the Environmental, Health & Safety Management System across Hinkley Point C project activities. You will ensure compliance with UK regulations, CDM 2015 and Nuclear Licence conditions, acting as deputy across operations and leadership when required.

Join a team delivering nuclear turbine island technology across Europe, Asia and Africa, with a culture of learning and continuous safety improvement.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National Diploma or NEBOSH General Certificate with senior nuclear / major project construction experience.
• CDM Regulations 2015 knowledge (Contractor duties).
• ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Lead or Internal Auditor.
• CMIOSH or CertIOSH recognised lead incident investigation qualification.

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated deputy for the EHS Manager across leadership, governance and site operational requirements.
• Represent Arabelle Solutions at senior leadership forums and cross-contractor coordination meetings.
• Lead and mentor the site EHS team with clear work allocation and performance standards.
• Monitor compliance with Site EHS Plan, Safety Rules, Permit to Work systems and RAMS.
• Support commercial and risk management activities with EHS insights.
• Drive subcontractor EHS assurance through audits, site inspections and health surveillance.
• Lead investigations for all EHS events and track corrective actions to closure.
• Provide EHS metrics, risk reports and executive dashboards.
• Oversee EHS training, toolbox talks and workforce engagement initiatives.

Skills

EHS management

Nuclear construction

Leadership

Multi-contractor interfaces

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma

Job description

As a Deputy EHs Manager you will support the EHS Manager in leading, governing, and implementing the site Environmental, Health & Safety Management System across all project activities at Hinkley Point C. Ensure operational compliance with UK statutory requirements, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (Contractor duties), Nuclear Site Licence Conditions, and contractual/client standards. Act as the deputy across all operational, commercial, and leadership functions, assuming full delegated authority and leadership of the site EHS team when required.

Responsibilities

EHS Operational Management & Deputising Leadership Act as the designated deputy for the EHS Manager across all leadership, governance, and site operational requirements. Represent Arabelle Solutions at senior leadership forums, cross-contractor coordination meetings, and as an interface with the Principal Contractor and ONR during delegated periods. Lead, direct, and mentor the multi-disciplinary site EHS team, ensuring clear work allocation, timely interventions, and consistent performance standards. Monitor compliance with the Site EHS Plan, Commissioning Safety Rules, Permit to Work systems, and safe systems of work (RAMS), taking immediate corrective action in the event of non-compliance. Support project commercial and risk management activities by contributing EHS insights to variations, claims defence, and programme risk evaluations. Subcontractor Assurance & Oversight Manage and execute the subcontractor EHS assurance programme, including planned audits, routine site inspections, and occupational health surveillance monitoring. Review and approve subcontractor EHS documentation, lifting plans, method statements, and training matrices. Drive continuous maturity improvements across subcontractor teams to hit compliance KPIs and reduce repeat findings. Incident Investigation, Governance & Continuous Improvement Lead and oversee formal investigations for all site EHS events (accidents, near misses, environmental events, and property damage), ensuring thorough root cause analysis. Track corrective actions to closure, verifying effectiveness to prevent systemic recurrence. Collate, analyse, and deliver leading and lagging EHS performance metrics, risk escalation reports, and executive dashboards. Training, Engagement & Culture Oversee the implementation and administration of the site EHS training matrix, pre-deployment briefings, and inductions. Drive a high-reliability safety culture through visible leadership, delivery of targeted toolbox talks, and workforce engagement campaigns.

Education & Qualifications Required

NEBOSH National Diploma (or NEBOSH General Certificate with demonstrable senior nuclear / major project construction experience). Thorough operational knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 (Contractor duties), UK EHS legislation, and Nuclear Site Licence Conditions. ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Lead or Internal Auditor, CMIOSH or CertIOSH, and recognized lead incident investigation qualification.

Experience & Skills

Proven EHS management experience within major nuclear new build, power generation, or high-hazard complex construction environments. Strong track record of managing multi-contractor interfaces and executing rigorous assurance programs. Robust communication, influencing, and leadership skills across multi-cultural teams and senior client tiers.

Join us and work with global teams to support global customers !

At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries. At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger. Arabelle Solutions is a leading provider of nuclear turbine island technology and services. A third of the world's nuclear power plants rely on our technologies and services. Our innovative solutions and highly skilled teams energize the world with reliable, low-carbon electricity - critical for a sustainable future. With a heritage going back to the industry's early days, our expertise is built on continuous design innovation, manufacturing world-class turbine island technology and providing essential services to maintain, maximize and extend the lifetime of nuclear power plants across Europe, Asia and Africa. Our technologies range from the world's most powerful steam turbine in operation to modular designs optimized for SMRs, as well as generators, pumps, heat-exchangers, controls systems and cyber security. Arabelle Solutions has around 3,300 employees working across 16 countries. Arabelle Solutions believes that investing in employee development is key to our success. Our culture of learning focuses on developing our people and promoting the skills for the future. Thrive in a supportive work culture that is committed to continuous learning.