EHS Advisor in Birmingham

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy.

As environmental services experts, we don't just offer jobs – we build careers with purpose. We're on a mission of Ecological Transformation, and we're looking for a dedicated EHS Advisor to help us lead the charge.

Are you a proactive safety professional who thrives on driving cultural change and ensuring the highest standards of Environmental Health and Safety? Do you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment where compliance, continuous improvement, and people are at the heart of everything you do? This is an excellent opportunity to develop your EHS expertise, gain exposure to a wide range of industry-leading safety programmes, and make a meaningful contribution to a safer, more sustainable workplace.

What will I be doing?

• EHS Culture & Leadership: Foster and advance a positive EHS culture through effective policy implementation and organisational engagement. Support the leadership team in developing, managing, and monitoring company-wide EHS performance metrics.
• Compliance & Legislation: Provide expert guidance on EHS matters to ensure compliance with statutory regulations, contractual obligations, and industry best practices. Monitor emerging EHS regulatory developments and evaluate their applicability to company operations.
• Risk Management & Auditing: Develop, maintain, and review Risk Management systems in accordance with Veolia standards. Conduct systematic audits to assess system effectiveness, identify gaps, and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
• ISO Management Systems: Oversee company EHS processes and procedures to maintain ISO-related certifications. Lead the implementation and integration of ISO management systems and manage relationships with EHS auditors to secure and maintain organisational accreditations.
• Incident Management & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive records of accidents, incidents, and near-miss events. Investigate all safety incidents and high-potential near-misses, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions. Submit mandatory incident reports to the Health and Safety Executive within prescribed timeframes.
• Training & Development: Ensure all personnel receive appropriate EHS training, information, and instruction through internal and external resources, maintaining accurate training documentation and compliance records. Oversee training programme administration to ensure all certifications remain current.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison with customers and supply chain partners on EHS requirements. Manage supplier and subcontractor compliance through EHS pre-qualification assessments prior to site authorisation.
• Reporting & Strategy: Deliver monthly EHS performance reports to leadership and regulatory bodies. Establish EHS strategic plans, objectives, and performance benchmarks aligned with organisational goals. Prepare ad-hoc analytical reports as requested by senior leadership.

What you will bring to the role:

We value attitude and capability as much as formal qualifications. The ideal candidate is passionate about safety, people, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Essential: NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent), IOSH training (or equivalent), Exposure to ISO Standards, Excellent presentation skills and ability to conduct training, Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desirable: NEBOSH Diploma, Membership of a Professional Body (IOSH/IIRSM), Formal qualifications and experience in Auditing and/or Quality.

Skills & Experience

• Essential: 3+ years' experience in a Health & Safety role, Accident/Incident investigation experience, Knowledge of H&S legislation, Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels, Excellent presentation skills, Capable of working on own initiative, Strong planning and organisational skills, Experience with digital reporting platforms.
• Desirable: Member of a professional body (IOSH etc.), Google Suite experience, Adaptability to change, Auditing and/or Quality experience, Experience of Chemical Safety or COSHH, Pharma & Healthcare experience.

Additional Information

At Veolia, we know that at certain crucial moments in life, we all need a little help, protection and support. That's why we are proud to offer our innovative Veolia Cares program, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees. From the very first day of employment, this commitment is reflected in an array of benefits that is generous, and relevant.

Employee Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term security. You’ll enjoy 25 days of annual leave to recharge, while our enhanced pension scheme ensures a strong foundation for your future. We are partnered with a great benefits provider to offer you exclusive discounts and recognition programs. Maintain your eye health and stay protected with our eye care and flu vouchers. Take advantage of our wellbeing services, including 24/7 access to virtual GP consultations, and refer a friend to be in with a chance of being rewarded for helping us grow our teams with talented individuals.

That's not all… you also have the option to enrol in a range of flexible benefits, including Private Medical Insurance, Buy / Sell Annual Leave, Group Income Protection, Dental and Travel Insurance. You can also opt for Group Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover for both you and your partner, for added peace of mind. And lastly you can take advantage of Personal Computer, Car Leasing and Cycle to Work Schemes to further enhance your lifestyle.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.