EHS Advisor

Rullion Managed Services; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist/Advisor to support major energy sector projects from Minster, Kent. This contract role offers an initial 3-month engagement with potential long-term opportunities and a day rate of £500-£600, outside IR35.

You will conduct risk assessments, lead incident investigations, perform audits and site inspections, and help drive EHS best practices across complex construction environments.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in an EHS role.
• Strong energy sector background, with HVDC/HV projects and substations.
• Experience auditing, inspecting, and incident investigations.
• Experience implementing and managing EHS management systems.
• Excellent understanding of regulatory and legal compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and hazard identifications.
• Lead incident investigations and perform root cause analysis.
• Carry out EHS audits and site inspections for compliance.
• Support and maintain safety management systems.
• Promote environmental management practices and sustainability initiatives.
• Develop and contribute to emergency response planning.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Analyse EHS data and produce reports for continuous improvement.

Skills

Risk assessment

Audits and inspections

Incident investigations

EHS management systems

Regulatory compliance

Data reporting

Strong communication

Environmental management

Job description

EHS Specialist / EHS Advisor (Contract)

Location: Minster, Kent

Contract Length: Initial 3-month contract, with long-term project opportunities available

Day Rate: £500-£600 per day (dependent on experience)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist/Advisor to support major projects within the energy sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile project with the potential for ongoing work beyond the initial contract period.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance, driving safety performance, and supporting the implementation of EHS best practices across complex construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and hazard identification activities.
• Lead incident investigations and perform root cause analysis.
• Carry out EHS audits and site inspections, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Support and maintain safety management systems.
• Promote environmental management practices and sustainability initiatives.
• Develop and contribute to emergency response planning.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Analyse EHS data and produce reports to support continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• 3-7+ years' experience in an EHS role.
• Strong background within the energy sector, with experience in:
• HVDC/HV projects
• Substation construction
• Large-scale infrastructure or energy projects
• Proven experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Experience implementing and managing EHS management systems.
• Excellent understanding of regulatory and legal compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.

Location Requirement

Candidates must be located within a reasonable commuting distance of Minster, Kent, and be available to work on-site as required.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive day rate of approximately £500-£600 per day.
• Outside IR35 engagement.
• Initial 3-month contract with the opportunity to move onto longer-term projects.
• Opportunity to work on significant energy and infrastructure programmes.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants