EMS Site Audit Lead

Pertemps Network Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental recruitment agency is seeking an EMS Site Audit Lead for a hybrid role focusing on compliance with environmental regulations. The successful candidate will oversee a compliance audit program, manage audits, and lead a team of auditors. Essential qualifications include substantial experience in environmental audits, strong communication skills, and an environmental or science-based qualification. This role involves regular on-site presence and offers a competitive salary with flexible benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential.
• Practical experience with operational units like sewage treatment or pumping stations (preferred).
• Knowledge of ISO management systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish a compliance audit program.
• Oversee the implementation of the audit program and conduct audits.
• Detect and resolve non-compliance issues.
• Prepare and present updates to stakeholders.
• Manage site compliance records via the Compliance Assessment System.
• Supervise a team of site auditors.

Skills

Experience creating and overseeing site audit programs

Substantial experience conducting environmental site audits

Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration

Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders

Background in Environmental and Quality Management Systems

Proven leadership and team management experience

Knowledge of environmental laws and permitting obligations

Education

Environmental or science-based qualification

Job description

Job Title: EMS Site Audit Lead

Location: Berkshire/Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire/Wiltshire

Salary: up to £55,000 plus pension scheme and health benefits

Are you a passionate, engaging, and proactive Environmental professional wanting to ensure adherence to environmental regulations whilst working collaboratively across project teams?

If so, this is the job for you!

HSE Recruitment Network is recruiting for an EMS Site Audit Lead to work for the UK's largest water company, focusing on operational compliance with the EMS and permits.

The role involves developing a site permit compliance audit programme and supporting operational teams to understand EMS and permit requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and establish a compliance audit program, including designing audit templates, forms, tracking tools, and reporting systems.
• Oversee the implementation of the audit program by conducting audits and managing a team of auditors.
• Detect and resolve non-compliance issues, monitoring corrective actions through the EMS.
• Prepare and present updates to stakeholders on findings, risks, and concerns.
• Manage site compliance records via the Compliance Assessment System.
• Supervise a team of site auditors to ensure effective delivery of the audit program.
• Create procedures for environmental risk assessments, ensuring alignment with legal requirements.

Work Arrangement:

• Hybrid, 3 days per week office/site-based
• Regular on-site presence required for project activities
• 36-hour work week, Monday - Friday
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential

Essential Experience, Training, and Qualifications:

• Experience creating and overseeing site audit programs
• Substantial experience conducting environmental site audits
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders
• Background in Environmental and Quality Management Systems
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Knowledge of environmental laws and permitting obligations
• Understanding of health and safety standards
• Environmental or science-based qualification
• Practical experience with operational units like sewage treatment or pumping stations (preferred)
• Knowledge of ISO management systems (preferred)

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration: [e-mail] // 0121 454 5000

Feel free to forward this opportunity to interested colleagues.

• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits