The Senior EHS Engineer supports the site in implementing new Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Standards and driving compliance across operations.
This role is responsible for developing implementation plans, coordinating with functional leaders, influencing key stakeholders, and ensuring successful adoption of EHS requirements.
The position will lead the site's risk assessment programme and provides technical support for identified remediation projects to ensure a safe, compliant, and continuously improving workplace.
Another focus area will be to provide EHS expertise to the site's Engineering Projects Portfolio and the Operational Readiness Programme.
Key Responsibilities EHS Standards Implementation Support the rollout and integration of new corporate and regulatory EHS Standards into vaccine manufacturing, MSAT, utilities, labs, and support functions.
Develop sitewide implementation plans including milestones, owners, and deliverables, monitor and report progress.
Conduct gap assessments and develop robust action plans with functional leads to achieve compliance.
Ensure EHS risks are appropriately controlled during changes to processes, utilities, equipment, and facility infrastructure.
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, MS&T, Utilities, and Maintenance to embed EHS expectations into daily operations.
Coach leaders and staff to strengthen EHS accountability and decision-making.
Deliver concise updates, dashboards, and risk insights to steering teams and site leadership.
Influence behaviours to maintain a strong Safe By Choice and Work Ready EHS culture Risk Assessment Programme Leadership Lead the vaccine site's risk assessment programme, ensuring comprehensive hazard identification across: Manufacturing suites Equipment and machinery High hazard utilities (steam, chilled water, gases) Laboratory operations and biological agent handling Ensure consistent methodologies across the site and train teams in high-quality risk assessment techniques.
Remediation Project Support Support investigation findings, audits, and risk assessment outputs by developing effective corrective and preventive actions.
Partner with Engineering and Operations on root cause analysis and technical evaluation of remediation solutions.
Ensure closure of remediation actions is timely, verified, validated, and sustainable.
EHS Support for the Engineering Projects Portfolio Provide full lifecycle EHS support to the site's project portfolio, including: Construction Phase Oversee EHS requirements for contractors and construction activities.
Support site permitting, method statement reviews, and safe system of work planning (e.g., hot work, confined space entry, LOTO).
Commissioning & Startup Ensure safe integration of new equipment or systems into vaccine operations.
Support pre-startup safety reviews and verify closure of EHS actions before handover.
Compliance & Continuous Improvement Support adherence to regulatory requirements Participate in internal/external audits, including regulatory inspections.
Analyse site EHS performance, incidents, and trends to identify targeted improvement opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience Required Qualification in Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
5+ years' EHS experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, vaccine, medical devices or other related industry Strong understanding of EHS standards related to high hazard work, equipment safety, chemical management, contractor management.
Demonstrated experience supporting engineering projects and leading risk assessment processes.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.
Key Competencies Strong communication and influencing skills Excellent organisational and project management skills Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to prioritise effectively Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-driven