Site EHS Advisor: Onsite Safety Leader (Fixed Term)

Adecco Portugal; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Site EHS Advisor for a fixed-term contract based in Ramsgate, Kent. This full-time onsite role requires leading health, safety and environmental practices across the project lifecycle.

You will drive EHS leadership, coordinate RAMS with subcontractors, conduct inspections, and oversee incident investigations and emergency drills. A Diploma in Health & Safety Management is required, with preferred IOSH/lead auditor credentials.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Health & Safety Management and Environmental Management.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation, particularly in large construction projects.
• Experience in implementing EHS arrangements for Principal Contractors on CDM projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• IT Literacy (MS Office) for effective documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: Provide visible and active EHS leadership, acting as a champion for health, safety, and environmental well-being.
• Communication: Implement safety communications across all personnel, organise monthly Safety Representative forums, and roll out general safety campaigns.
• EHS Management of Subcontractors: Monitor subcontractor work against accepted RAMS and report non-compliance.
• Monitoring & Assessment: Conduct routine and non-routine checks and inspections, documenting findings and escalating unsafe acts or conditions to the site management team.
• Incident Management: Review safety observations and manage incident investigations, including root cause analysis.
• Emergency Response: Facilitate local emergency response drills and monitor emergency response equipment availability on-site.
• Documentation & Reporting: Develop weekly EHS site reports and ensure all relevant documentation is compiled and archived.

Skills

EHS regulations knowledge

Communication & interpersonal

RAMS / CDM experience

MS Office / documentation

Health & Safety management

Education

Diploma in Health & Safety Management and Environmental Management

Job description

Adecco is seeking a Site EHS Advisor for a fixed-term contract based in Ramsgate, Kent. This full-time onsite role requires leading health, safety and environmental practices across the project lifecycle.

You will drive EHS leadership, coordinate RAMS with subcontractors, conduct inspections, and oversee incident investigations and emergency drills. A Diploma in Health & Safety Management is required, with preferred IOSH/lead auditor credentials.