EHS Manager

Winthrop Technologies; Blyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Career progression opportunities

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies Ltd., Europe’s dedicated data centre delivery partner, seeks an experienced EHS Manager to oversee health, safety and environmental performance across all project stages in the UK.

You will develop and implement policies, lead audits, conduct RAMS reviews, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with project teams and subcontractors on-site. A NEBOSH IOSH qualification and 5+ years in construction EHS are required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or similar discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in an EHS role within construction or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Experience managing EHS on construction projects.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent) are essential.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all Environmental, Health & Safety activities across the project lifecycle
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and management systems in line with company and legal requirements
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all levels of the project
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and subcontractors to ensure alignment on EHS practices
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and ensure adherence to health & safety standards
• Review and approve safety documentation, including RAMS
• Manage incident investigations, reporting, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Ensure delivery of safety inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing training programmes
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, inspections, audits, and safety performance metrics
• Attend Site Meetings, Safety Meetings, and Project Reviews
• Prepare and issue EHS reports to senior management and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and sustainability requirements
• Proactively identify and resolve EHS issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

EHS Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

RAMS & Documentation

Audits & Inspections

Stakeholder Engagement

Training Delivery

NEBOSH IOSH

Construction EHS

Education

EHS Degree

Diploma in EHS

Tools

NEBOSH certification

IOSH certification

Job description

Overview

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all Environmental, Health & Safety activities across the project lifecycle
• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and management systems in line with company and legal requirements
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all levels of the project
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and subcontractors to ensure alignment on EHS practices
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and ensure adherence to health & safety standards
• Review and approve safety documentation, including method statements and risk assessments (RAMS)
• Manage incident investigations, reporting, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Ensure delivery of safety inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing training programmes
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, inspections, audits, and safety performance metrics
• Attend Site Meetings, Safety Meetings, and Project Reviews
• Prepare and issue EHS reports to senior management and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and sustainability requirements
• Proactively identify and resolve EHS issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or similar discipline
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in an EHS role within construction or engineering
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, standards, and best practices
• Experience managing EHS on construction projects
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent) are essential
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and promote a proactive safety culture
• Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry
• Working on large scale data centre projects
• Collaborative team working environments
• Career progression and development supported
• Competitive salary packages
• Winthrop Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.