EHS Manager

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Company description:At Wade Construction Management, we are passionate about delivering construction projects the right way. That means achieving better outcomes for our clients through a collaborative and transparent approach, with a partner they can trust.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced EHS Manager to join our growing team. This pivotal role will ensure the project complies fully with health, safety, and environmental standards while fostering a strong safety culture across the site.

Your Role

Reporting to the Operations Lead or Managing Director, you will take overall responsibility for EHS management on site, ensuring compliance with local and governing regulations. You will work closely with the client team, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to maintain a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible working environment.

The key accountabilities:

  • Lead and enforce the implementation of EHS policies, procedures, and best practices across the construction site
  • Ensure full compliance with UK HSE legislation, CDM 2015 regulations, and client-specific safety requirements
  • Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and drive continuous improvement
  • Develop, deliver, and monitor EHS training, inductions, and toolbox talks for site personnel and subcontractors
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts; produce detailed reports including root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and project stakeholders on all EHS matters
  • Promote a strong safety culture on site through leadership, visibility, and consistent communication
  • Maintain site environmental controls, including waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainable practices
  • Keep accurate records of safety documentation, inspections, permits to work, and statutory compliance
  • Prequalify designers, contractors, and other team members to ensure EHS competence per Wade CMC standards
  • Lead and implement a Safety Schedule detailing safety activity calendars and frequency
  • Drive a proactive EHS programme encouraging workforce recognition, engagement, and feedback
  • Manage safe systems of work, site rules, security, and induction processes based on Wade CMC procedures
  • Liaise with the Principal Designer regarding ongoing risk management from the design phase

About You

  • Significant experience within construction, life sciences, or major projects
  • NEBOSH General or NEBOSH Construction certificate (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar EHS management role
  • Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and management systems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong negotiation, numeracy, IT, time-management, and organisational skills
  • Ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
  • High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment
  • Membership of CIOB or equivalent professional body
  • Formal qualifications at Level 3 or above in Environmental and/or Quality Management

Our Offer

  • £6,000 car allowance per annum, with access to electric and hybrid vehicle leasing via salary sacrifice scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme

Please send your application to admin@wadecmc.co.uk

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing

  • Industries

    Construction

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