Senior EHS & Security Leader

Assystem UK Ltd; Olney; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem UK Ltd is seeking an experienced EHS leader to drive Environmental, Health, Safety and Security management across the PACE programme. You will establish governance, embed best practices, and promote a proactive culture of safety and environmental responsibility across project delivery.

The role requires a STEM background, chartered professional status, and about a decade of operational EHS experience in complex environments.

Qualifications

• A STEM degree (minimum 2:1) or equivalent qualifications and demonstrable professional experience.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, or equivalent experience demonstrating a high level of professional competence in EHS management.
• Typically 10 years' operational experience, with strong understanding of health, safety, security and environmental management in complex environments.
• Proven experience leading health and safety teams and embedding a proactive risk management culture.
• Strong knowledge of EHS legislation, regulatory requirements, industry standards and management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of EHS and security arrangements across PACE with consistent standards and clear accountability.
• Establish and maintain robust management processes, procedures and controls to support compliance and risk management.
• Promote visible safety leadership and a proactive safety culture with workforce engagement.
• Provide assurance, performance monitoring and reporting for risks and compliance improvements.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigation and learning to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate security and environmental management activities and ensure controls are understood and applied.
• Build relationships with client representatives, partners and internal stakeholders to align expectations and standards.
• Support mobilisation and operational readiness by establishing EHS and security plans and assurance arrangements.

Skills

EHS leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Auditing

Communications

Education

STEM degree (2:1)

Chartered professional body

Job description

Assystem UK Ltd is seeking an experienced EHS leader to drive Environmental, Health, Safety and Security management across the PACE programme. You will establish governance, embed best practices, and promote a proactive culture of safety and environmental responsibility across project delivery.

The role requires a STEM background, chartered professional status, and about a decade of operational EHS experience in complex environments.