Overview

Job Title: EHS Specialist – Battery Energy Storage Systems

Location: Lancashire preferable; travel to locations including Middlesborough, Lancashire, Stoke, Bristol, and other areas.

Employment Type: 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. We manufacture our own cells (AESC), DC storage systems, bi-directional inverters (PCS), transformers, PPC, EMS, and SCADA, then connect these components to construct power plants fuelled by batteries for renewable energy.

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 help ensure health and safety compliance with a focus on electrical safety in Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) environments. This role contributes 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.

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

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

Employment Type

• Full-time
• Contract: 12-month fixed-term with potential to become permanent