EHS & Site Services Manager

SSR G&M Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 68,400 - 83,600; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

SSR G&M Ltd is seeking an experienced EHS & Site Services Manager in North East UK to oversee all Environmental, Health & Safety activities. This leadership role demands a proactive approach in ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and promoting a positive safety culture throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in managing EHS compliance within complex, regulated environments, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and occupational safety.

Qualifications

• Proven EHS leadership experience within regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Experience managing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS strategy and ensure compliance with UK legislation.
• Promote a proactive safety culture within the organization.
• Lead risk assessments and incident investigations.

Skills

EHS leadership experience

Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

Incident investigation skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Degree in Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

EHS & Site Services Manager

Salary to £76000 + Benefits

Based North East UK

Manufacturing | Operations | Health & Safety | Environmental Compliance | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001 | NEBOSH

We are recruiting an exceptional EHS & Site Services Manager to join a highly successful, globally recognised manufacturing and technology organisation operating within a complex, highly regulated environment. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of Environmental, Health & Safety strategy, compliance, governance and continuous improvement across a key UK manufacturing facility and associated R&D operation.

This role offers far more than regulatory compliance. You will become a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving safety culture, reducing operational risk, leading audits and investigations, improving environmental performance and ensuring the highest standards of workplace safety across a sophisticated operational environment.

If you are passionate about creating safer workplaces, influencing change and delivering measurable improvements through leadership, engagement and data‑driven decision making, this could be the career‑defining opportunity you have been waiting for.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will lead all Environmental, Health & Safety activities across the site, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, customer requirements and internationally recognised management systems.

You will work closely with operational leadership teams to embed a proactive safety culture, improve compliance performance and deliver continuous improvement initiatives that support both employee wellbeing and business objectives.

This is a highly visible leadership position offering significant autonomy, influence and long‑term career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental, Health & Safety Leadership

• Lead and develop the site's Environmental, Health & Safety strategy
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK legislation and regulatory requirements
• Act as the site's subject matter expert for EHS compliance and risk management
• Support senior leadership on all EHS‑related matters
• Promote a positive, proactive and engaging safety culture throughout the business

Compliance, Governance & Auditing

• Maintain compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 4501 management systems
• Lead internal and external audits, inspections and compliance reviews
• Manage corrective and preventative action programmes
• Ensure ongoing compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
• Monitor changes in legislation and implement required improvements

Risk Management & Incident Investigation

• Lead risk assessments and hazard identification activities
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses using root cause analysis techniques
• Implement effective corrective and preventative actions
• Develop strategies to reduce risk and improve operational safety performance

Site Services & Statutory Compliance

• Manage compliance programmes for safety‑critical systems and facilities
• Oversee statutory inspection schedules and certification requirements
• Ensure compliance of fire systems, emergency equipment, PAT testing and welfare facilities
• Coordinate specialist contractors and third‑party compliance providers
• Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation

Continuous Improvement

• Analyse EHS KPIs and performance metrics
• Identify trends and implement improvement initiatives
• Drive operational excellence through data‑led decision making
• Benchmark best practice and introduce innovative approaches to EHS management
• Deliver measurable improvements in safety performance and compliance standards

Leadership & Development

• Coach, mentor and develop managers and employees on EHS best practice
• Deliver training and awareness programmes
• Influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Support cross‑functional projects and business improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from professionals currently working as:

• EHS Manager
• Health & Safety Manager
• HSE Manager
• SHEQ Manager
• Environmental Manager
• Compliance Manager
• EHS Business Partner
• Safety Manager
• Operational Risk Manager
• EHS Lead

Essential Experience

• Proven EHS leadership experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, logistics, construction, energy or similarly regulated environments
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation
• Experience managing ISO 14001 and ISO 4501 management systems
• Demonstrable success improving safety culture and compliance performance
• Experience leading audits, inspections and regulatory interactions
• Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis capability
• Experience using KPIs and performance data to drive improvements
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (preferred)
• Environmental qualification such as IEMA (preferred)
• ISO Auditor / Lead Auditor qualifications advantageous
• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline desirable

Why Apply?

• Senior leadership position with significant influence across the organisation
• Opportunity to shape and drive EHS strategy
• High‑profile role within a complex and regulated environment
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Collaborative leadership team
• Long‑term career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on culture, compliance and business performance

If you're looking for a role where your expertise, leadership and ability to influence positive change will be genuinely valued, we'd be delighted to hear from you.