EHS Manager

Etex Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Bristol is seeking an experienced EHS Manager. This role involves ensuring Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance across operations, promoting a Zero Harm culture, managing audits, and leading improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong EHS legislation knowledge, leadership experience in manufacturing, and excellent analytical skills. Join a company committed to sustainability and employee well-being in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in EHS leadership roles in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across various levels.
• Experience managing audits and EHS budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational EHS matters and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote a Zero Harm culture.
• Develop EHS improvement plans based on audits and risk priorities.

Skills

Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well‑being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever‑evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as an EHS Manager based in Bristol!

We are seeking an experienced EHS professional to take a lead role in ensuring Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance across our operational footprint. This role is critical in aligning site teams with business objectives, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a positive safety culture. You will provide expert guidance on legal requirements, manage improvement plans, and represent the business in key EHS forums nationally and internationally.

What you’ll do:

• Lead all operational EHS matters, ensuring compliance with legislation and corporate standards.
• Promote a Zero Harm culture through visible leadership and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Develop and maintain EHS improvement plans, incorporating audit findings and risk priorities.
• Act as the main EHS contact for UK Safety Council meetings and external bodies (HSE, EA, insurers).
• Support operational management with legal compliance and audit readiness.
• Plan and implement internal and external audits, including management system and legal compliance.
• Monitor EHS data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage EHS budgets and contribute to performance plans and strategic projects.
• Lead EHS team meetings locally, nationally, and regionally to share best practices.
• Ensure high‑quality incident investigations and timely completion of corrective actions.
• Communicate legislative changes and corporate standards, ensuring business alignment.
• Support environmental governance and sustainability initiatives.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation and compliance.
• Proven experience in an EHS leadership role within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience managing audits, improvement plans, and EHS budgets.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative approach.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret EHS data and identify trends.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Experience in environmental governance and sustainability initiatives.
• Willingness to attend regional and international meetings as required.
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work (depending on the role).