EHS Advisor

Amentum; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual for an entry-level position in Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS). This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, providing essential support on EHS issues while gaining valuable experience in a collaborative environment. With a strong focus on safety and compliance, you will contribute to various projects across sectors, enhancing your professional development. The company values work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements, making it an ideal place for recent graduates to launch their careers.

Benefits

Free Medical Cover

Digital GP Services

Enhanced Parental Leave Pay

Professional Development Reimbursement

Matched Funding for Community Engagement

Paid Volunteering

Charitable Donations Support

Qualifications

• Relevant Health and Safety qualification required.
• Strong understanding of EHS requirements and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Monitor compliance with EHS standards through inspections.
• Deliver EHS training and coaching to employees.

Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

NVQ Level 4/5

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tech/Grad IOSH

Job description

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed — today and into tomorrow. We offer a range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team that always strives to do the right thing for our people, clients, and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to attract and retain top talent. UK employees also receive benefits such as free medical cover, digital GP services, family-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave pay, and reimbursement for professional development and memberships. We support community engagement through our Collectively program, which includes matched funding, paid volunteering, and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key priorities. We are open to discussing hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs and our business requirements.

About the Opportunity

The Technology, Consultancy & Innovation (TC&I) Business manages the UK's largest network of research and development engineering laboratories. We collaborate across sectors with clients involved in hydrogen, fusion, Small Modular Reactors, decommissioning, infrastructure, and defense projects.

This role is ideal for someone recently qualified, seeking to gain professional experience in a team of EHS professionals. It is a professional entry-level position, preferably with some experience, reporting directly to the Head of EHS.

You will provide advice and support on Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) issues to operations and facilities management at the Birchwood Campus. The role requires familiarity with management systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on hazard identification, safe systems of work, and risk assessments.
• Monitoring compliance with EHS standards through inspections and corrective actions.
• Supporting facilities management in EHS responsibilities.
• Reviewing contractor and site permit compliance.
• Investigating accidents and incidents for root causes and preventive measures.
• Delivering EHS training and coaching to employees and supply chain members.

Personal Attributes

• Act as a credible ambassador for the SafeUp program, leading by example and partnering with operational teams to improve EHS performance.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development and participate in external networking and technical opportunities.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

Relevant Health and Safety qualification (NVQ 4/5 or NEBOSH General Certificate) and Tech/Grad IOSH or working towards higher qualification. A good understanding of EHS requirements, incident investigation, and legislation is essential, along with strong communication skills.

Our Culture

We value safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. Our culture fosters support, caring, and a sense of belonging. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, reflected in our employee networks and partnerships like VERCIDA. We are a Disability Confident employer, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds and those seeking flexible work arrangements. For support or adjustments during recruitment, contact [e-mail].