On-Site EHS Advisor (Junior) – Safety & Compliance

Mercury GmbH; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Engineering is seeking an on-site Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional to implement the EHS direction for Mercury personnel and subcontractors on site. You will lead safety management, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the Project EHS Lead to maintain consistent EHS standards across the project.

The role requires thorough knowledge of current EHS legislation, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team to drive safety improvements on

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of current UK/EU environmental, health and safety laws.
• Ability to interpret regulations and apply them on site.
• Experience coordinating with project teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Proactive problem-solving and risk assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to Mercury's Safety Management system on the project.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety legislation.
• Coordinate in the development of task-specific Method statements and risk assessments.
• Maintain and monitor project safety indicators.
• Carry out site audits and document corrective actions.
• Assist or lead incident investigations and report findings.
• Ensure subcontractors adhere to project EHS policies.
• Coordinate Mercury site induction and training.
• Manage PPE provision for the site.
• Liaise with project management on EHS issues.
• Maintain up-to-date EHS documentation for the project.
• Promote waste reduction and recycling on site.

Skills

EH&S management

On-site safety leadership

Environmental legislation

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Mercury Engineering is seeking an on-site Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional to implement the EHS direction for Mercury personnel and subcontractors on site. You will lead safety management, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the Project EHS Lead to maintain consistent EHS standards across the project.

The role requires thorough knowledge of current EHS legislation, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in a team to drive safety improvements on