Our client, a prominent player within the data centre sector, is currently seeking a knowledgeable and proactive EHS Advisor to join their project team based in Blyth, England. The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) objectives on site, ensuring compliance with pertinent legislation, and promoting a positive safety-first culture throughout the project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implementing and monitoring Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, and standards across the project.
- Conducting routine site inspections and audits to ensure health and safety compliance and identify potential risks.
- Supporting the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Monitoring subcontractor activities to ensure safe working practices and EHS compliance.
- Participating in incident and accident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
- Promoting a positive safety culture through active engagement with site personnel, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Delivering site inductions, toolbox talks, and other safety initiatives as needed.
- Maintaining accurate EHS records and compliance registers.
- Attending and contributing to site coordination, safety meetings, and toolbox talks.
- Assisting with the compilation of EHS reports, statistics, and key performance indicators.
- Providing practical health and safety guidance to project teams in compliance with statutory and company requirements.
- Supporting the delivery of environmental and sustainability objectives across the project.
- Identifying potential EHS concerns and supporting the implementation of solutions.
Job Requirements:
- Qualifications in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
- Experience in an EHS position within the construction, engineering, or related sectors.
- Understanding of current health and safety legislation, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
- Experience supporting EHS activities on active construction projects.
- Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with site teams and promote safe behaviours.
- Analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Experience working on data centre, industrial, or other mission-critical projects is advantageous.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to join a recognised leader within the data centre industry.
- Exposure to major, large-scale data centre construction projects.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Clear opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Attractive and competitive benefits package.
If you are a dedicated EHS professional seeking a new opportunity within the dynamic data centre industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's expert team in Blyth.