EHS Manager

Boston Energy; Billingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Energy is seeking an experienced and proactive EHS Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance across Dogger Bank operations, based in Billingham. This is a highly visible leadership role, with responsibility for strengthening safety culture and ensuring compliant delivery across offshore wind activities.

You will regularly travel to the Port of Nigg to oversee onsite safety teams, mentoring EHS Advisors and reporting safety metrics.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience leading audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Willingness to travel to project and client sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Leading EHS performance across Dogger Bank operations.
• Driving a strong, proactive safety culture.
• Supporting and developing site-based EHS Advisors.
• Ensuring compliance with legislative, client and company requirements.
• Conducting audits, inspections and risk assurance activities.
• Overseeing high-risk operational activities and safe systems of work.
• Leading incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and project teams.
• Monitoring EHS performance, reporting trends and managing risk.
• Supporting the safe and successful delivery of project objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Site safety culture

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH (desirable)

Tools

MS Office

Safety reporting tools

Job description

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive EHS Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance across our Dogger Bank operations, based in
Billingham.

This is a highly visible leadership role, with responsibility for strengthening safety culture, supporting operational delivery and maintaining compliance across complex offshore wind activities. You’ll work closely with clients, technicians, project teams and contractors, providing practical guidance to help people work safely and effectively.

The role requires regular travel to the Port of Nigg, where you’ll oversee and support the onsite safety team. You should expect to spend at least one week per month on site.

If you’re passionate about safety leadership, enjoy working close to operations and want to make an impact on one of the UK’s largest renewable energy projects, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading EHS performance across Dogger Bank operations
• Driving a strong, proactive safety culture
• Supporting and developing site-based EHS Advisors
• Ensuring compliance with legislative, client and company requirements
• Conducting audits, inspections and risk assurance activities
• Overseeing high-risk operational activities and safe systems of work
• Leading incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and project teams
• Monitoring EHS performance, reporting trends and managing risk
• Supporting the safe and successful delivery of project objectives

What we’re looking for

• A confident safety leader who can positively influence people at all levels of the organisation
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Someone who is comfortable balancing operational demands with regulatory and client requirements
• A proactive and pragmatic approach to risk management and problem solving
• The ability to challenge constructively whilst maintaining strong working relationships
• A passion for developing others and building a strong safety culture

Experience & requirements

• Previous experience in an EHS Manager, Senior HSE Advisor or similar leadership role
• Experience working within offshore wind, renewables, construction, engineering, heavy industry or related sectors
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation
• Experience leading audits, inspections and incident investigations
• NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification
• Membership of IOSH (or working towards Chartered status) desirable
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project and client sites as required
• Strong IT skills and experience producing reports, metrics and safety performance data

Why join us?

• Be part of one of the UK's most significant offshore wind developments
• Play a key leadership role in supporting safe project delivery
• Work alongside experienced industry professionals in a growing renewable energy business
• Have real influence on safety culture, operational standards and workforce wellbeing
• Opportunity to develop and grow your career within a business committed to renewable energy

Interested?

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine operational leadership, safety excellence and meaningful impact on a major renewable energy project, we'd love to hear from you. Join Boston Energy and help shape a safer future for offshore wind.