EHS & Facilities Business Leader

Collins Aerospace; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days Annual Leave

Pension: 2:1 matched up to 10%

Private Medical Insurance

Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Professional Development & Growth

Employee Discounts & Flexible Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, seeks an EHS & Facilities Business Leader for Prestwick, Scotland. This onsite role leads the site’s safety, environmental compliance and facilities strategy, partnering with site leaders to ensure safe, compliant operations.

You will drive risk management, audits, training and continuous improvement while managing contractors and capital projects to sustain site performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in EHS, Engineering, Facilities Management or related discipline.
• Experience leading EHS and Facilities in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK EHS legislation and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS and Facilities strategy aligning with regulatory and business needs.
• Advise leaders on EHS matters and drive accountability across the site.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and company policies.
• Develop and improve EHS management systems, risk assessments and training.
• Oversee facilities maintenance, infrastructure and contractor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

EHS knowledge

Digital & data analytics

Education

Degree in EHS/Engineering/Facilities Mgmt

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-21 Country: United Kingdom Location: Ayrshire, South Ayrshire Position Role Type: Onsite

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference by solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunities no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defence industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence.

At Prestwick Service Centre, we are specialists in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft engine nacelle systems and engine components. As part of our continued growth, we require experienced individuals who will contribute to our success while upholding our reputation as a leading provider of quality MRO services to our European and Middle Eastern customers.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our EHS team for a dynamic individual looking to take on a new challenge in their career. We are seeking to recruit an EHS & Facilities Business Leader. This is an onsite role located within our Prestwick facility, Scotland, UK.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and own the site's EHS and Facilities strategy, ensuring alignment with Collins Aerospace, regulatory and business requirements, and promoting a proactive culture of safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary site point of contact for EHS, providing expert advice and guidance to leaders and employees while driving ownership and accountability across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EHS legislation, regulatory requirements and company standards, including environmental compliance, regulatory reporting and submissions.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve EHS management systems, plans, procedures and programmes, including risk assessment, ergonomics, confined spaces, respiratory protection, electrical safety and contractor safety.
• Lead EHS performance management, including metrics, audits, incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis and effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Own the site's EHS training and communication strategy, ensuring employees and leaders have the appropriate knowledge, competence and awareness.
• Lead the Facilities function, ensuring buildings, infrastructure, utilities, services and the workplace environment are safe, compliant, reliable and fit for purpose.
• Develop and manage facilities maintenance and improvement programmes, balancing safety, operational requirements, cost and long-term asset performance.
• Oversee facilities contractors and service providers, ensuring appropriate standards, permits, controls and performance management are in place.
• Support capital projects, site modifications and improvement programmes, ensuring EHS and Facilities requirements are incorporated from design through to completion.
• Ensure effective emergency preparedness, business continuity and site resilience arrangements, while partnering with business and functional leaders to identify and address EHS and Facilities risks and opportunities.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, contractors and specialist departments to achieve and maintain compliance.
• Drive the use of digital solutions, data and analytics to improve EHS and Facilities visibility, compliance, decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Identify and deliver opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction and sustainable performance, while ensuring compliance with all Collins Aerospace policies and procedures, including EHS, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property and International Trade Compliance requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Degree qualified in an EHS, Engineering, Facilities Management or related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience leading both EHS and Facilities functions, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK EHS legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels and influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience developing and implementing EHS management systems, with demonstrable experience in risk management, compliance, auditing, incident investigation and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading facilities operations, including infrastructure, utilities, maintenance, workplace environment and facilities service providers.
• Proven experience managing contractors and third-party service providers within a controlled or regulated environment.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across EHS and Facilities.
• Strong digital and analytical capability, including experience with Microsoft Office and relevant EHS and Facilities management systems.
• A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge where required and drive sustainable improvements.
• Initiative, enthusiasm and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of the Site Leadership Team.
• A strong commitment to creating a safe, compliant, efficient and high-performing workplace.

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + option to buy / sell up to 5 days per year
• Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10%
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening)
• Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation
• Professional Development & Growth
• Support with professional fees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts & Flexible Benefits Platform
• Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses
• and much more!

Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.