EHS Advisor (Environmental / Health & Safety)

Headley Professional Recruitment Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in Wakefield is seeking an Environmental & H&S Advisor to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and uphold health and safety standards. The role involves supporting project teams during inspections, advising on environmental issues, and promoting a positive safety culture. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Environmental Management and mid-level experience in an environmental role. This position offers the opportunity to work with major retail brands across the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline.
• Mid-level experience in an environmental role within construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental and construction legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in implementing the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Carry out environmental site inspections and audits, providing reports.
• Advise on site environmental issues like waste management and pollution prevention.

Skills

Degree or equivalent in Environmental Management

Mid-level experience in an environmental role

Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation

Practical understanding of H&S requirements

Education

Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability

Job description

Our client is a leading main contractor who specialise in retail and commercial projects across the UK. They have an excellent reputation for delivering fast-track fit-outs, refurbishments, and new build projects for major retail brands across the country. They are now recruiting for a permanent EHE Advisor.

As an Environmental & H&S Advisor, you will ensure the company complies with environmental regulations and maintains the highest standards of health and safety. You will support the Compliance Director in developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures that promote a safe workplace and minimise environmental impact.

Duties

• Support project teams in implementing the Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with ISO 14001.
• Carry out environmental site inspections and audits, providing clear reports and follow-up actions.
• Advise on site environmental issues, including waste management, pollution prevention, ecology, noise, dust, and carbon reduction.
• Prepare and maintain environmental documentation such as CEMPs, environmental risk assessments, and waste management plans.
• Track and report environmental performance indicators including waste, recycling, energy usage, and incidents.
• Liaise with regulators, clients, consultants, and local authorities as required.
• Deliver environmental training, inductions, and toolbox talks.
• Assist project teams with implementing H&S procedures and safe systems of work.
• Support site audits and inspections to ensure compliance with UK legislation.
• Assist investigations into environmental or safety-related incidents.
• Promote positive environmental and safety culture across all construction activities.

Accountabilities

• Ensuring all H&S policies and practices are adhered to and escalated in the correct way.
• Act in a way that does not subject any other employees, potential employees, workers, or clients to direct or indirect discrimination, harassment, bullying or victimisation.
• Ensure that GDPR and confidentiality protocols are always complied with.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline.
• Mid-level experience in an environmental role within construction, ideally within retail fit-out or refurbishment.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental and construction legislation.
• Practical understanding of on-site H&S requirements and collaboration with H&S teams.
• Full UK driving licence.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or working toward) - Desirable.
• ISO 14001 internal auditor qualification (or willingness to obtain) - Desirable.