Interim EHS Director: Drive Global Safety Strategy

GS2 | B Corp™; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking an experienced Interim Environment, Health and Safety Director to lead the EHS function. This role offers the opportunity to influence safety culture and drive operational continuity across locations. Candidates must have over 10 years of leadership experience in high-risk environments, excellent change management skills, and CMIOSH or equivalent qualifications. The role requires global travel of up to 40%. This assignment lasts 3-6 months and is pivotal for advancing safety strategies in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leadership experience in high-risk industrial or heavy engineering environments.
• Experience working within large, international structures.
• Proven success in driving behavioral and cultural safety transformations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust health and safety standards across all global locations.
• Shape and implement the safety roadmap in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Act as a high-level advisor to the CEO and leadership team.

Skills

Leadership in high-risk industrial environments

Change management

Matrix navigational skills

Education

CMIOSH or equivalent international professional accreditation

Job description

A global engineering company is seeking an experienced Interim Environment, Health and Safety Director to lead the EHS function. This role offers the opportunity to influence safety culture and drive operational continuity across locations. Candidates must have over 10 years of leadership experience in high-risk environments, excellent change management skills, and CMIOSH or equivalent qualifications. The role requires global travel of up to 40%. This assignment lasts 3-6 months and is pivotal for advancing safety strategies in the renewable energy sector.