Senior EHS Manager

MK Search; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business seeks a senior EHS manager for a noted pharma scheme in north London on a contract basis. The role involves managing a team focused on health, safety, and environmental compliance, with opportunities for contract extensions based on workload. Ideal for candidates with robust construction or MEP stakeholder experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing EHS in construction or MEP environments.
• Expert knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to lead a team and foster a safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project-specific Health & Safety Management System.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Train and induct staff on health and safety practices.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Compliance with CDM Regulations

Incident Investigation

Job description

We are currently working with a leading engineering business with a strong international presence delivering flagship projects internationally who require a senior EHS manager to join their team on a very notable pharma scheme in north London on a contract basis

Acting as the most EHS on site, you be responsible for managing a team of 5–6 across the sizeable campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project–specific Health & Safety Management System in line with company standards and legal requirements.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on all health, safety, and environmental matters to the project team and supply chain.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement effective control measures.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and the implementation of preventative actions.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training and inductions.
• Liaise effectively with the client, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Promote a proactive and positive safety culture across the project.
• Monitor and report on health and safety performance against agreed targets.

The initial contract will run for circa 6–8 months with sign off to pay a very attractive day rate. The company in question have a very busy order book and there will potentially be the opportunity to move onto a new scheme with contract extensions offered. Experience working with and managing construction or MEP stakeholders is essential