EHS Lead - Main Contractor - Blyth, UK

Gds-Partners; Blyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GDS Partners in Blyth, United Kingdom, is recruiting an EHS Lead to drive Health, Safety and Environmental performance on a major data centre project. The role requires NEBOSH or equivalent and 7+ years of construction HSE experience, with proven leadership on large-scale data centre schemes.

You will develop policies, lead audits, train teams, and ensure regulatory compliance across the site. Permanent role with strong career progression and a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• A relevant Health & Safety qualification, e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent.
• 7+ years' experience in Health & Safety within the construction sector.
• Previous experience on Data Centre, mission-critical, industrial, or large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental, Health & Safety activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, implement, and monitor H&S policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Promote a positive H&S culture across all site activities.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Review RAMS and other H&S documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with company standards and project requirements.
• Lead investigations into accidents and near-misses and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and H&S training.
• Attend project and H&S meetings and report performance to senior management.
• Ensure environmental compliance and sustainability objectives are met.
• Drive continuous improvement across H&S performance.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Site inspections

Communication

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent qualification

Job description

• EHS Lead
• Main Contractor
• Blyth, United Kingdom

GDS Partners are recruiting an EHS Lead on behalf of a leading Main Contractor for a permanent position based in Blyth, United Kingdom.

About the Client:

Our client is a well-established Main Contractor specialising in the delivery of large-scale mission-critical construction projects across the UK and Europe. They have built an excellent reputation for delivering complex Data Centre projects to the highest standards of quality, innovation, and safety, and are committed to maintaining industry-leading Health, Safety, and Environmental performance across all projects.

About the Role

• Based in Blyth, United Kingdom.
• Opportunity to work on a major Data Centre construction project.
• Join a leading Main Contractor delivering mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe.
• Salary of up to £100,000 + Comprehensive Package (DOE).
• Permanent position with excellent long-term career progression.

Main Duties Will Include, But Not Be Limited To:

• Lead all Environmental, Health & Safety activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across all site activities.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Review and approve RAMS and other Health & Safety documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with company standards and project requirements.
• Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and Health & Safety training.
• Attend project, coordination, and Health & Safety meetings.
• Prepare Health & Safety reports and performance statistics for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and sustainability objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement across all aspects of Health & Safety performance.

To Be Successful in Your Application, You Will Possess the Following:

• A relevant Health & Safety qualification, e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent.
• 7+ years' experience within Health & Safety in the construction sector.
• Previous experience in Data Centres, mission-critical, industrial, or large-scale construction projects is highly essential.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience leading Health & Safety on major construction projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to influence and promote a positive safety culture.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.