Senior EHS Lead – Construction Safety & Compliance

Mercury; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury in Oxford seeks an experienced EHS Lead to manage environmental, health and safety on large construction sites, including Data Centre projects. The role requires leading a team of EHS advisors and ensuring compliance with current legislation.

The successful candidate will coordinate safety management systems, develop risk assessments, and conduct regular site audits, enabling safe delivery of complex engineering and construction projects across sectors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience managing environmental, health and safety on large construction sites.
• Experience working on Data Centres.
• 5+ years managing a team of EHS advisors.
• Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation.
• Relevant qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to the project & Mercury Engineering Safety Management system.
• Adherence to Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation.
• Adherence to Mercury Engineering & PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
• Coordination in the development of task specific Method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of action, permit to work.
• Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on corrective actions.
• Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication to Mercury Engineering project management.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

Relevant EHS qualification

Job description

Mercury in Oxford seeks an experienced EHS Lead to manage environmental, health and safety on large construction sites, including Data Centre projects. The role requires leading a team of EHS advisors and ensuring compliance with current legislation.

The successful candidate will coordinate safety management systems, develop risk assessments, and conduct regular site audits, enabling safe delivery of complex engineering and construction projects across sectors.