Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager – Aerospace Engineering

Ramsgate, Kent plus travel to Stansted and Luton sites as required

Competitive Salary + Benefits | Permanent | Full-time | Multi-site responsibility (Ramsgate, Stansted & Luton) Occasional Travel 

Opportunity for an experienced EHS professional to lead health, safety, and environmental compliance across multiple UK aerospace sites.

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Key Responsibilities:

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with UK HSE legislation and environmental standards
• Maintain and apply up-to-date knowledge of ISO and industry-specific regulations
• Manage audits and inspections from regulatory bodies and certification agencies

Risk Management

• Carry out risk assessments, hazard identification and safety reviews across all facilities
• Develop and implement control measures to reduce operational risk
• Lead incident and accident investigations, driving corrective and preventive actions

Policy & Procedure Development

• Create and update site-wide EHS policies, manuals and safety documentation
• Ensure all documentation is communicated, accessible, and fully implemented

Training & Safety Culture

• Deliver or coordinate EHS training across all levels of the organisation
• Promote a positive safety culture via toolbox talks, awareness campaigns and team engagement
• Conduct structured EHS inductions for new staff and contractors

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track safety KPIs and environmental metrics across 3 sites
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, near misses, and regulatory data
• Use EHS data to identify trends and drive continual improvement initiatives

Site & Project Safety

• Conduct regular safety inspections and internal audits
• Advise engineering and project teams on safe and sustainable practices
• Ensure HSE standards are upheld during maintenance, construction, and operations

Environmental Management

• Manage waste disposal, pollution controls, and sustainability measures
• Support environmental impact assessments and compliance for ongoing projects
• Champion carbon reduction and resource conservation initiatives

Health Surveillance & Occupational Risk

• Manage employee health surveillance programmes
• Monitor for early signs of work-related health issues
• Ensure all COSHH assessments are current and implemented effectively

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Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager or Lead Advisor role
• Background in aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, or other high-risk industries
• In-depth knowledge of UK HSE legislation and ISO standards
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential
• Skilled in risk assessment, accident investigation, and EHS training delivery
• Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills

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Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company pension scheme
• 25+ days holiday + bank holidays
• Supportive and stable engineering environment
• Career development opportunities in a well-established UK business

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An excellent opportunity for an experienced EHS Manager to make a real impact in a high-performance engineering environment.

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