EHS Manager - Outside IR35

SC ENGINEERING; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager for a 12-month contract in Bristol. This role demands full-time onsite engagement and focuses on driving SHE initiatives, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have 4-8 years of leadership experience, a relevant degree, and excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, along with a willingness to travel. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience in a Safety, Health & Environmental leadership role.
• Strong understanding of UK safety, health, and environmental legislation.
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deploy strategic SHE improvements across operational teams.
• Support project teams to implement best practices.
• Conduct audits and assessments to identify gaps.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Training delivery

Calm under pressure

Education

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

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

The role will report directly to the Project Director, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the SHE Business Unit Director, and will play a key role in the strategic delivery and implementation of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) programmes across the project.

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 priorities

Proficient 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