Senior Safety & compliance engineer

Company: Blackfield Associates
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Location: East of England
Job Description:

Senior EHS Compliance Engineer Are you an experienced EHS professional with a strong engineering background and a passion for driving compliance and continuous improvement? We’re partnering with a leading organisation within a highly regulated environment to recruit a Senior EHS Compliance Engineer to join their team in Hertfordshire.

Working across manufacturing, research and commercial environments, you will oversee compliance systems, support operational teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to maintain the highest safety and regulatory standards.

Lead the implementation and ongoing development of EHS management systems across site operations and projects Provide expert guidance on statutory compliance, best practice, and regulatory requirements Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance reviews, ensuring documentation standards are met Drive continuous improvement and cultural change across health, safety, environmental and sustainability performance Support internal and external audits, liaising with regulatory bodies and external consultants Monitor legislative updates and ensure ongoing compliance with UK regulations Contribute to risk assessments, hazard identification, and safety systems development

Proven experience in both Engineering and EHS compliance Experience with risk assessments, LOTO, permit-to-work and contractor management systems Demonstrated track record in compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) Engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical preferred) Experience within pharmaceutical, chemical, or highly regulated environments (GMP/GLP) Professional engineering registration (CEng, IEng or EngTech)…

Posted: June 1st, 2026