EHS Specialist in Manchester Area

Job description

Job Title: EHS Specialist – Battery Energy Storage Systems

Location: Lancashire preferable - Travel to locations Middlesborough / Lancashire / Stoke / Bristol and other areas.

Employment Type: This is an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to become permanent depending on individual performance and business needs.

About Envision

Envision Energy is the only 100% fully integrated OEM for utility-scale energy storage systems. As pioneers in the industry, we manufacture our own cells (AESC), DC storage systems, bi-directional inverters (PCS), transformers, PPC, EMS, and SCADA. We then connect these components seamlessly to construct power plants fuelled by batteries, displacing traditional coal and gas generators. This shift enables sustainable viability for renewable energy sources like solar and wind.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced EHS Specialist to support our expanding portfolio of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK.

You will play a critical role in ensuring health and safety compliance, with particular focus on electrical safety in Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) environments. This is an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to the UK’s renewable energy transition by fostering a strong culture of safety and compliance across multiple project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations, especially in energy and construction sectors.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments on active BESS projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain BESS-specific health and safety plans.
• Lead and support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing training to employees and contractors.
• Promote best practices in electrical safety, with emphasis on LV and HV systems.
• Maintain and update safety records including RAMS, audit reports, incident logs, and training records.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to enforce and improve safety performance.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent recognised Health & Safety qualification) – Essential
• In-depth knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation, CDM regulations, and applicable codes of practice
• Background in the energy or construction sectors – experience in renewable energy or BESS projects preferred
• Strong understanding of electrical safety protocols in LV and HV environments – Highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience conducting safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to design and implement practical safety strategies and controls
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confident delivering inductions, safety briefings, and training sessions
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high standards of safety and documentation
• Team player with collaborative mindset, able to work effectively with contractors and multi-disciplinary teams

Travel Requirements

• Travel to project sites across the UK approximately 2 days per week

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

04-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English