Regional EH&S Manager

Otis SE; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong remuneration package

Educational Assistance Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Otis SE is seeking a qualified EH&S Manager to support operations in the South West, providing professional EH&S guidance to managers, supervisors and field staff involved in elevator and escalator projects. You will ensure compliance with legal and Otis requirements and lead improvements across sites.

The role requires a proven EH&S track record, knowledge of industry codes, and the ability to deliver training and investigations with root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• proven track record in EH&S management across multiple sites.
• knowledge of elevator/escalator industry regulations and safe systems.
• ability to develop training materials and reports.

Responsibilities

• Support operations with EH&S requirements and management systems.
• Develop and deliver training programmes on EH&S.
• Investigate accidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Improve safety and environmental management systems and projects.
• Provide cover for the UK EH&S team and report to regional management.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

EH&S programmes

Stakeholder engagement

ISO Auditor

Education

EHS degree or qualification

ISO Auditor certification

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-06-02 Country: United Kingdom Location: Otis Bristol Rooms 201 – 205, Regus Aztec West, 2430, The Quadrant, Aztec W, BS32 4AQ, UK

Otis is seeking a qualified and experienced EH&S Manager to support our operations across the South West. This role will provide professional EH&S support and direction to operational managers, supervisors and field employees involved in elevator and escalator installation activities, ensuring compliance with legal, Otis and customer requirements.

Day to day responsibilities

• Supporting operations to implement the EH&S requirements including EH&S Management System, Minimum Operating Requirements (MOR’s), Cardinal Rules, Standard Practices (SP’s) and Standard Work Instructions (SWI)
• Keeping abreast of new legislation, developing and delivering training programmes
• Investigating and following up accidents / identifying root causes, developing corrective action plans
• Proposing improvements to safety and environmental management systems, EHS projects
• Ensuring timely reporting, participating in regional and operational management meetings and providing cover for the rest of the UK EH&S team

Key objectives

The key objectives will be to work with line management, EH&S team members and operations to provide support and direction to implement corporate and business EH&S programs and processes that will ensure compliance with local EH&S regulations and business standards.

Requirements for consideration

In order to be considered you will have a proven track record of EH&S management with experience working across multiple sites and have a relevant EH&S qualification.

Essential experience

• Have experience in working on high rise elevator installation projects as a requirement to be considered for the role
• Have experience in working in escalator infrastructure projects (desirable)
• Have knowledge of elevator and escalator construction safe systems of work
• Have knowledge of the codes, standard and regulations associated with the lift and escalator industry as a requirement to be considered for the role
• Have knowledge of Lift and Escalator industry best practice
• Have a EHS related Degree or qualification as a requirement to be considered for the role
• Be qualified as an ISO Auditor

Desired technical skills

• IT literate with a good knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Able to produce reports, training material and present findings.
• Experience implementing EH&S programmes, undertaking audits, accident investigation and identifying corrective actions.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to truly engage your community to embrace EH&S in all they undertake.

What can we offer you?

• Strong Remuneration Package
• A real commitment to career progression with access to funded study schemes such as our industry leading Employee Scholarship Program and Educational Assistance Scheme
• A culture which encourages innovative ideas and appreciates our talent is the key to our success.

Company culture

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company. When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.