EHS Manager

  • Progressive Recruitment
  • Stafford, Staffordshire
  • Jul 03, 2026
Contractor Engineering

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop site-wide EHS programmes and initiatives
  • Promote and strengthen a positive EHS culture across operations
  • Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and internal standards
  • Manage audits, inspections and corrective actions
  • Oversee contractor safety and permit-to-work processes
  • Lead incident investigations and injury reduction programmes
  • Support emergency preparedness and business continuity planning
  • Drive environmental compliance relating to waste, emissions and permits
  • Provide EHS guidance to operational, engineering and leadership teams


Ideal Background

  • 5+ years' experience within EHS, HSE, SHE or Health & Safety roles
  • Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction, utilities, energy or other industrial environments
  • Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
  • NEBOSH qualification preferred
  • Previous leadership or management experience beneficial

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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales