EHS Advisor
Posted on May 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
We are supporting a well established construction contractor specialising in complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across rail, highways and utilities.An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to support two projects on HS2 infrastructure in the Birmingham area, including a £13m Rail Track Drainage scheme.Working for a well-established, contractor with a strong reputation in major civil engineering delivery, you will play a key role in driving EHS standards across complex, high-risk works.
Reporting to the Regional EHS Manager you will support the delivery teams by monitoring and implementing the company's Environmental, Health & Safety Management System, ensuring full compliance with legislative requirements and project-specific EHS obligations at all times.This is a site-based role split between two projects working in close liaison with construction management, subcontractors and senior leadership.
You will:* Implement the company's Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems* Provide competent EHS advice, guidance and instruction to management, safety representatives, employees and subcontractors* Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions and legislation* Promote and maintain best practice EHS standards across all site activities* Deliver site inductions, EHS briefings and training for employees and subcontractors* Coordinate the preparation, review and approval of method statements, risk assessments, safe plans of action and permit-to-work systems* Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, reporting findings to site and senior management* Ensure strict close out of actions arising from audits, inspections and safety interventions* Ensure all incidents and near misses are reported, investigated and lessons learnt are communicated effectively* Complete statutory notifications to relevant authorities, insurers and senior management where required* Take a proactive approach to EHS performance, safety leadership and behavioural safety* Maintain EHS administrative systems including registers, records, monthly reports and management presentations* Support site management with Toolbox Talks, safety campaigns and EHS initiatives* Compile information for the Handover Safety File at project completion* Actively promote the organisation's mission of achieving a healthy, incident and injury free workplace
You will have:
* A NEBOSH qualification and ideally IOSH Membership.* Experience in a similar EHS role within construction or civil engineering.* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel.* The ability to work independently while influencing site teams.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reporting to the Regional EHS Manager you will support the delivery teams by monitoring and implementing the company's Environmental, Health & Safety Management System, ensuring full compliance with legislative requirements and project-specific EHS obligations at all times.This is a site-based role split between two projects working in close liaison with construction management, subcontractors and senior leadership.
You will:* Implement the company's Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems* Provide competent EHS advice, guidance and instruction to management, safety representatives, employees and subcontractors* Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions and legislation* Promote and maintain best practice EHS standards across all site activities* Deliver site inductions, EHS briefings and training for employees and subcontractors* Coordinate the preparation, review and approval of method statements, risk assessments, safe plans of action and permit-to-work systems* Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, reporting findings to site and senior management* Ensure strict close out of actions arising from audits, inspections and safety interventions* Ensure all incidents and near misses are reported, investigated and lessons learnt are communicated effectively* Complete statutory notifications to relevant authorities, insurers and senior management where required* Take a proactive approach to EHS performance, safety leadership and behavioural safety* Maintain EHS administrative systems including registers, records, monthly reports and management presentations* Support site management with Toolbox Talks, safety campaigns and EHS initiatives* Compile information for the Handover Safety File at project completion* Actively promote the organisation's mission of achieving a healthy, incident and injury free workplace
You will have:
* A NEBOSH qualification and ideally IOSH Membership.* Experience in a similar EHS role within construction or civil engineering.* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel.* The ability to work independently while influencing site teams.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reference: 225101066
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EHS Advisor
Posted on May 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
We are supporting a well established construction contractor specialising in complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across rail, highways and utilities.An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to support two projects on HS2 infrastructure in the Birmingham area, including a £13m Rail Track Drainage scheme.Working for a well-established, contractor with a strong reputation in major civil engineering delivery, you will play a key role in driving EHS standards across complex, high-risk works.
Reporting to the Regional EHS Manager you will support the delivery teams by monitoring and implementing the company's Environmental, Health & Safety Management System, ensuring full compliance with legislative requirements and project-specific EHS obligations at all times.This is a site-based role split between two projects working in close liaison with construction management, subcontractors and senior leadership.
You will:* Implement the company's Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems* Provide competent EHS advice, guidance and instruction to management, safety representatives, employees and subcontractors* Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions and legislation* Promote and maintain best practice EHS standards across all site activities* Deliver site inductions, EHS briefings and training for employees and subcontractors* Coordinate the preparation, review and approval of method statements, risk assessments, safe plans of action and permit-to-work systems* Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, reporting findings to site and senior management* Ensure strict close out of actions arising from audits, inspections and safety interventions* Ensure all incidents and near misses are reported, investigated and lessons learnt are communicated effectively* Complete statutory notifications to relevant authorities, insurers and senior management where required* Take a proactive approach to EHS performance, safety leadership and behavioural safety* Maintain EHS administrative systems including registers, records, monthly reports and management presentations* Support site management with Toolbox Talks, safety campaigns and EHS initiatives* Compile information for the Handover Safety File at project completion* Actively promote the organisation's mission of achieving a healthy, incident and injury free workplace
You will have:
* A NEBOSH qualification and ideally IOSH Membership.* Experience in a similar EHS role within construction or civil engineering.* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel.* The ability to work independently while influencing site teams.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reporting to the Regional EHS Manager you will support the delivery teams by monitoring and implementing the company's Environmental, Health & Safety Management System, ensuring full compliance with legislative requirements and project-specific EHS obligations at all times.This is a site-based role split between two projects working in close liaison with construction management, subcontractors and senior leadership.
You will:* Implement the company's Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems* Provide competent EHS advice, guidance and instruction to management, safety representatives, employees and subcontractors* Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions and legislation* Promote and maintain best practice EHS standards across all site activities* Deliver site inductions, EHS briefings and training for employees and subcontractors* Coordinate the preparation, review and approval of method statements, risk assessments, safe plans of action and permit-to-work systems* Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, reporting findings to site and senior management* Ensure strict close out of actions arising from audits, inspections and safety interventions* Ensure all incidents and near misses are reported, investigated and lessons learnt are communicated effectively* Complete statutory notifications to relevant authorities, insurers and senior management where required* Take a proactive approach to EHS performance, safety leadership and behavioural safety* Maintain EHS administrative systems including registers, records, monthly reports and management presentations* Support site management with Toolbox Talks, safety campaigns and EHS initiatives* Compile information for the Handover Safety File at project completion* Actively promote the organisation's mission of achieving a healthy, incident and injury free workplace
You will have:
* A NEBOSH qualification and ideally IOSH Membership.* Experience in a similar EHS role within construction or civil engineering.* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel.* The ability to work independently while influencing site teams.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reference: 225101066
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