EHS Manager - Outside IR35

SC ENGINEERING; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for a 12-month contract in Bristol. The role requires full-time onsite presence to drive compliance and safety performance across the project. Candidates must have a degree in a relevant field, 4-8 years of EHS leadership experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers an hourly rate of £30-40, outside IR35. Travel may be required up to 40% within the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years' experience in a Safety, Health & Environmental leadership role.
• Strong understanding of UK/local safety legislation.
• Experience working across multiple sites and with leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Deploy strategic SHE improvements to manage systems.
• Build clear HSE accountabilities to enhance safety performance.
• Conduct audits and implement actions for compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Confident delivering training

Calm under pressure

Flexible and professional

Education

Degree in Risk, Safety Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager - Contract (Outside IR35)

📍 Bristol - 100% Onsite

📅 12-Month Contract

💷 Hourly Rate: £30-40 per hour

🧾 Outside IR35

We are recruiting an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager to support a major customer project based in Bristol. This is a 12-month contract, Outside IR35, requiring full-time onsite presence.

Role Purpose

As a key member of the Health & Safety team, you will partner closely with the Project Director, subject matter experts, and the wider workforce to deliver effective SHE leadership, drive cultural change, and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy strategic SHE improvements and initiatives to strengthen project-wide SHE management systems
• Build clear HSE accountabilities across operational teams to drive a step change in safety performance
• Support project teams at all levels to implement best practices and new SHE procedures
• Coach and guide teams to embed a strong learning and development culture
• Develop, implement, and administer SHE policies, programs, and procedures
• Conduct audits and assessments to identify gaps and development needs, and implement actions to close them
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, health, and environmental legislation
• Work with external consultants to assess SHE program effectiveness and support continuous improvement
• Execute and manage a company-focused SHE programme across the project

Technical & Regulatory Experience

• Ability to conduct HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and FMEA assessments
• Experience supporting CDM duties as a client representative
• Experience in a battery testing environment
• Experience in a hydrogen testing environment

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Risk, Safety Management, Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 4-8 years' experience in a Safety, Health & Environmental leadership role
• Strong understanding of UK/local safety, health, and environmental legislation
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and managing sensitive issues
• Experience working across multiple sites and with senior leadership teams

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confident delivering training to large and diverse groups
• Calm and effective under pressure with competing prioritiesProficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Flexible and professional, able to represent the business internally and externally
• Willingness to travel (40%+, UK and international) as required