At Wade Construction Management Consultants, we deliver high-profile pharmaceutical and life sciences construction projects. Through a collaborative and transparent approach, we provide our clients with confidence, control, and certainty, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an EHS Advisor to join our team, North East (UK), reporting to the Site EHS Lead.
Why Join Wade
- Work on high-profile pharmaceutical and life sciences projects
- Join a collaborative and specialist team
- Be part of a team shaping the future of GMP construction delivery
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
Our Culture at Wade
At Wade, how we work is just as important as what we deliver. Our approach is built on integrity, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every project is delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest standards.
We look for people who:
- Act with integrity – accountable, transparent, and professional
- Put the project first – focusing on the best outcomes for clients and teams
- Take ownership – proactive, innovative, and solution-driven
- Work collaboratively – contributing to a supportive, high-performing team
People are our foundation. At Wade, we back our people to thrive at work and in life, because when our people grow, so does our impact.
Scope of Role
Day-to-day EHS support and advice to allocated value streams within an operational pharmaceutical and life sciences facility, with support to projects, audits and emergency response across the site.
Main Purpose
To promote and support the highest levels of environmental, health and safety (EHS) performance through the application of the site EHS management system, making sure that legal and company requirements are met and using risk assessment to drive continuous improvement.
The role's primary focus is daily EHS support and advice to value stream managers and teams. The EHS Advisor helps build a positive and engaged EHS culture, supports managers in preventing and investigating incidents, monitors and reports EHS performance, and contributes to site EHS strategies, plans and procedures. Preference will be given to candidates with environmental and/or decommissioning experience.
Key Responsibilities
The following list is not exhaustive but includes:
- Value stream support: provide day-to-day EHS advice, guidance and support to managers and staff in allocated value streams, and act as subject matter expert on agreed EHS topics.
- Projects and decommissioning: support the safe introduction of new products, processes and equipment, and the development, modification and decommissioning of facilities throughout the project and asset lifecycle.
- Environmental: support compliance with environmental permits and legislation, including waste management, emissions, discharges and spill prevention.
- Strategies and plans: contribute to EHS strategies, plans, policies, procedures and risk assessment methods, and identify and communicate new legislation relevant to the site.
- Measures and reporting: record adverse events and KPIs, trend and analyse injury and near-miss data, contribute to site EHS performance statistics, and complete statutory reporting, including RIDDOR reporting to the HSE.
- Incident investigation: support managers with incident prevention and investigation, leading investigations where required and tracking corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Audit: support management monitoring, such as gemba walks and Level 1 audits, and carry out independent Level 2 audits in line with the site audit schedule, reporting findings and CAPAs. Work effectively with external auditors and regulators.
- Training: create and deliver EHS training at all levels, and identify training needs and providers.
- Communications: reinforce the site's EHS culture through timely, engaging communications, including alerts and legislative updates.
- Emergency support: act as Incident Co-ordinator when required, liaising between emergency teams, the control room and site management to protect life and prevent escalation.
- Inductions and site controls: support the safe systems of work, site rules, security and induction process based on Wade CMC systems and processes.
Candidates appointed at Senior EHS Advisor level will also be expected to:
- Lead complex investigations and Level 2 audits
- Act as lead subject matter expert for environmental and/or decommissioning topics
- Coach and mentor EHS Advisors and deputise for the Site EHS Lead when required
- Hold, or be working towards, the NEBOSH National Diploma and CMIOSH
CDM 2015 Responsibilities
The role provides EHS advice so that the site, as Client, meets its duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, alongside the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Responsibilities include:
- Advising project teams on Client duties, including suitable project arrangements, pre-construction information and the appointment of the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor
- Checking that a suitable Construction Phase Plan is in place before construction work starts, and that welfare provision is adequate
- Taking part in design risk reviews, so that Designers eliminate, reduce or control foreseeable risks and pass on residual risk information
- Monitoring Principal Contractor and Contractor performance, including RAMS, permits and site conditions, and stopping unsafe work
- Supporting the Principal Designer in compiling the Health and Safety File, and the site in retaining and maintaining it
- Advising on COSHH, DSEAR/ATEX, confined spaces, Work at Height, LOLER, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and fire safety legislation, where relevant to site activities and decommissioning
Pharmaceutical Environment
- Work in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) expectations and site quality, EHS and security procedures
- Support the control of exposure to potent compounds and hazardous substances, including occupational hygiene monitoring
- Advise on EHS aspects of change control, and on the safe decontamination and hand-back of process equipment and areas
- Follow gowning and contamination control requirements in cleanrooms and classified areas
- Keep records accurate, legible, contemporaneous and complete to meet data integrity and audit requirements
- Maintain confidentiality regarding site processes, products and information
Qualifications
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent
- TechIOSH, or working towards it
Experience
- EHS advisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Carrying out gemba walks, inspections and audits
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
Skills & Knowledge
- Sound knowledge of UK EHS legislation and its practical application
- Ability to interpret standards, legislation and monitoring data to support risk assessment and action planning
- Good report writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage people at all levels
- Competent with standard IT systems
Qualifications
- NEBOSH National Diploma, or working towards it
- NEBOSH Environmental Certificate, IEMA Foundation or equivalent
- Lead auditor training in ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001
- CMIOSH, or working towards it
Experience
- Environmental management, including waste, emissions, discharges and environmental permits
- Decommissioning, decontamination or demolition of process plant and facilities
- Pharmaceutical, life sciences or other regulated manufacturing
- Advising on construction projects under CDM 2015
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of environmental legislation, including environmental permitting and waste duty of care
- Knowledge of asbestos, hazardous waste and decontamination requirements in decommissioning
- Familiarity with operational excellence and continuous improvement tools
Other Relevant Information
- The duties listed are not exhaustive. You may be asked to carry out other reasonable tasks outside your usual remit to support the business.
- You may be required to move to other projects or duties within the North East as business needs require.
- During holiday periods and absences, you may need to cover duties normally carried out by colleagues.
- The role may involve out-of-hours work, including emergency response and planned shutdowns.
- This job description may be updated from time to time in line with business needs and your development.
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Contact Details:
Wade Construction Management Consultants Ltd Recruitment Team
