EHS Assurance Manager (Site Based)

Job ID: 43036Reference: 300016031627450Location: Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United KingdomDepartment: Health, Safety & Risk ManagementBusiness Unit: AUK UKWork Type: On-siteDate Posted: 2026-08-04Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced EHS Assurance Manager to support one of the most significant hyperscale data centre developments in Europe.This role sits within a major 10 billion data centre campus in Northumberland, North East England, spanning 540,000 sqm across 10 data centre buildings. The wider programme includes extensive enabling works, substation construction, and environmental remediation. With enabling works underway and main construction commencing from 2026, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark project of exceptional scale and complexity.The RoleAs EHS Assurance Manager, this role operates as the client-side EHS assurance and governance function, providing independent oversight of the General Contractor’s health, safety and environmental performance across the programme.This is an assurance role, not a construction delivery role. The focus is on verifying that client EHS standards are being applied consistently, that critical risks are being effectively managed, and that the highest standards of safety are maintained across all workstreams.This position is well suited to someone with strong technical EHS knowledge, sound judgement, and the confidence to challenge, influence, and provide clear assurance reporting at project leadership level.What You’ll Be DoingProvide independent assurance of the General Contractor’s EHS management systems and performanceVerify compliance with client standards and statutory requirementsReview EHS plans, procedures, and control systemsMonitor high-risk construction activities and critical hazard controlsCarry out inspections, audits, and structured assurance reviewsIdentify, record, and escalate non-conformances and high-risk conditionsAnalyse trends and proactively identify systemic risksSupport project leadership in understanding EHS performance and required interventionsKey ResponsibilitiesOversee the assurance of EHS performance across multiple project workstreamsTest the effectiveness of contractor controls, systems, and implementation on siteUndertake targeted assurance inspections of high-risk worksReview permit systems, safe systems of work, and workface controlsEscalate critical risks and recurring failures in a timely and structured wayProduce clear weekly and monthly assurance reporting for project leadershipContribute to governance reviews and senior leadership reportingPromote high standards of safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvementKey InterfacesProject Director and Project Management TeamCSA and MEP Project ManagersGeneral Contractor leadership and EHS teamTrade contractors and package teamsOperations, logistics, and commissioning teamsExperience & Skills RequiredStrong experience in construction EHS management, ideally within data centres, mission-critical environments, or major infrastructureDeep understanding of: high-risk construction activitiespermit systemssafe systems of workcritical hazard controlsExperience auditing and assuring contractor performanceAbility to challenge and influence senior stakeholdersStrong reporting, observation, and analytical capabilityExperience identifying trends, recurring failures, and emerging risk themesKey BehavioursIndependent and objectiveDetail-oriented and risk-focusedStrong communicatorHigh standards and zero tolerance for unsafe practicesProactive and solutions-drivenWhat This Role Is NotThis role is not:A contractor EHS delivery roleResponsible for writing or approving RAMSA site supervision roleResponsible for managing construction activities directlyIt is a client-side assurance and governance role focused on oversight, compliance, reporting, and risk-based intervention.Typical Deliverables DailyTargeted assurance inspections of high-risk worksSpot checks of: permitsRAMS complianceworkface controlsImmediate escalation of critical risksWeeklyPrepare a Weekly EHS Assurance Report covering: key observationsred / amber risksnon-conformancesactions and escalationsAttend: weekly progress meetingsH&S coordination meetingsReview trends in: near missesinspectionsrepeated failuresMonthlyPrepare a Monthly EHS Assurance Report covering: performance summarytrend analysiscritical risk statusGeneral Contractor performance assessmentUndertake audits or structured reviews of: EHS management systemsplans and controlsProvide input to: senior leadership reviewsgovernance reportingWhy Apply?Join a landmark data centre programme at exceptional scalePlay a key role in maintaining high EHS standards on a major capital projectWork in a strategic, independent assurance capacityInfluence leadership decisions through insight, challenge, and governanceBe part of a development with major regional and economic significanceWhy Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success. #LI-LP1