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Posted 01 August, 2026

Health And Safety

Reed
Kendal, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Contract EHS Advisor - Europe (Traveling Role)

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  • Job Type: Contract / Interim Assignment
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  • Location: Europe Wide (Extensive Travel Required)
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  • Salary: Competitive
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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Contract EHS Advisor to support the delivery of Environment, Health & Safety programmes across multiple project and operational sites throughout Europe. This role is ideal for a proactive EHS professional who thrives in diverse cultural and regulatory environments, maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance.

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Day-to-day of the role:

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    Site Auditing and Assurance:

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    • Conduct planned EHS audits across project sites throughout Europe.
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    • Assess compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable local legislation.
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    • Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement and provide practical recommendations.
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    • Produce high-quality audit reports with clear corrective and preventive actions.
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    • Support the development and implementation of site improvement plans.
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    Incident Investigation:

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    • Lead and support investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses, and hazardous conditions.
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    • Conduct root cause analysis using recognised methodologies.
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    • Prepare detailed investigation reports and present findings to management teams.
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    • Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
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    • Share lessons learned across the business to prevent recurrence.
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    Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

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    • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, site managers, project teams, and contractors.
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    • Provide EHS advice and guidance to operational teams and management.
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    • Act as a trusted advisor to site leadership teams on EHS matters.
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    EHS Leadership and Support:

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    • Promote a positive and proactive safety culture across all locations.
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    • Deliver EHS briefings, workshops, and awareness sessions.
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    • Monitor performance against EHS objectives and key performance indicators.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
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  • Relevant EHS qualification or equivalent professional certification.
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  • Demonstrable experience in health and safety roles within construction or data centre environments.
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  • Strong experience conducting site audits and compliance assessments.
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  • Excellent understanding of EHS legislation and international standards.
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  • Full driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across Europe.
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Desirable Qualifications:

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  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level qualification.
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  • ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification.
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  • Environmental qualification (IEMA or equivalent).
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  • Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH, GradIOSH, or CMIOSH).
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  • Additional European language skills.
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Benefits:

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  • Competitive remuneration package.
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  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multinational environment.
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  • Exposure to diverse cultural and business settings.
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  • Professional development and growth opportunities.
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Travel Requirements:

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This role involves extensive travel throughout Europe, including frequent overnight stays and occasional short-notice travel to support operational requirements, incident investigations, and client needs. The successful candidate should expect to spend a significant proportion of their time visiting project and operational sites across multiple countries.

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