Environment, Health and Safety Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Health and Safety Specialist to support our expanding portfolio of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK.

You will play a critical role in ensuring health and safety compliance, with a particular focus on electrical safety in Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) environments. This is an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to the UK’s renewable energy transition by fostering a strong culture of safety and compliance across multiple project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations, especially within the energy and construction sectors.
• Conduct regular, independent site inspections, audits, and risk assessments on active BESS projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain BESS-specific health and safety plans and procedures.
• Lead or support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing training to employees and contractors.
• Promote best practices in electrical safety, with an emphasis on LV and HV systems.
• Maintain and update safety records including RAMS, audit reports, incident logs, and training records.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to enforce and continuously improve safety performance.

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have:

• 5-7 years of relevant EHS experience in the energy or construction sectors
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent recognised Health & Safety qualification)
• In-depth knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation, CDM regulations, and applicable codes of practice
• Proven background in the energy or construction sectors
• Demonstrated experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Strong understanding of electrical safety protocols and practices
• Ability to design and implement practical safety strategies and site-specific controls
• Confident in delivering inductions, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions to diverse audiences
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively alongside contractors and multi-disciplinary teams
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel frequently to project sites

Nice to Have (Advantageous)

• Specific experience working on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects
• Prior experience in renewable energy sector
• TechIOSH or working towards CMIOSH status
• Experience with ISO 45001 implementation or maintenance
• First Aid qualification
• Formal investigation training (e.g., ICAM, TapRooT, or similar)

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