EHS Specialist

🏢 Woodplc
📍 Worthing, United KingdomFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 1mo ago🔄 Updated: 1mo ago
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Wood is seeking an experienced EHS Specialist for an 18-month PAYE contract role based full-time at a client site in Worthing, West Sussex. The role focuses on Environmental Compliance and Construction Safety, requiring the candidate to lead the site's Environmental compliance program, develop and monitor environmental management systems, and provide technical environmental support. The specialist will also oversee EHS management for construction projects and contribute to wider site EHS strategies, audits, and incident investigations. This is a site-based position with flexible working arrangements subject to discussion. The role offers meaningful projects, flexible benefits, and commitment to professional development.
Required Skills
Science & Research
Environmental Compliance
Business, Sales & Management
SAFeCoachingHR ManagementRisk Management
Other
Risk ReductionEHS Culture DevelopmentNet Zero CarbonWaste RegulationsConstruction Phase PlansRegulatory Inspections
Engineering, Construction & Trades
SustainabilityATS SystemsRisk AssessmentEnergy ManagementSafety ManagementProcess Flow DiagramsIncident Investigation
Education & Training
Training DeliveryStudent Guidance
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
PlanningStakeholder ManagementCommunicationInfluencingLeadershipDecision Making
Finance, Legal & Governance
Auditing
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Emergency Response
Nice to have:
Business, Sales & Management
Coaching
Other
Proactive risk identificationRobust solution implementation
🎁 Benefits & Perks
33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or Environmental Health and Safety, along with a NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent in Construction Safety or Environmental Management. Proven experience in managing environmental compliance, construction safety, and leading EHS programs within industrial or pharmaceutical environments is essential. Strong communication, influencing, and leadership skills are also required.
Description

Wood is looking for a EHS Specialist in Environmental Compliance and Construction Safety to join our busy team on a 18-month PAYE contract, based at our client’s site full time in Worthing in West Sussex.

This is a site-based role, with a requirement to be on site during working days; Flexible working arrangements are subject to discussion on a case-by-case basis.

Please note that all employment is subject to completion of mandatory pre-employment screening checks relevant to this role.

The role:
We are seeking an experienced professional to join a high performing team on one of our clients flagship sites. As the site’s Environmental Specialist and a core member of the EHS team, you will bring unquestioned environmental technical proficiency to the role and a demonstrable ability to drive continuous EHS improvement and risk reduction. You will develop a truly engaging EHS culture where everyone works together to reduce risks in a culture which allows people to be at their best. You will be experienced in leading successful EHS programmes.

The successful applicant will be responsible for overall management and improvement of Environmental Sustainability performance across the site, working with the Engineering team, the EHS Director and other team members as appropriate.  This position will include leading and hosting audits in Environmental Compliance, Construction / Demolition and other EHS topics. You may also get the opportunity to act as the deputy for the EHS Director as appropriate. 

Why join Process & Energy?

The P&E part of the business, which sits in the Operations part of the business can offer a wide range of opportunities which will allow you to develop your skills across a portfolio of onshore projects in different sectors. Our current portfolio includes green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition.  Additionally, we work on UK refineries, petrochemical facilities, fine chemicals and pharmaceutical facilities. We have a number of clients who we are working with to design their pilot plants to test exciting new technologies, with a view to partnering with them as they move to design and build full scale commercial facilities. 

We have some of the best engineers in the UK, and we have high expectations on the performance of the project teams. Come and join us and be part of the team at this exciting time.

What we can offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant 
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
  • Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
  • Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

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