EHS Lead

Company Overview 

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's files (product, projects, programs etc.) leverage to achieve their targets.

Group Overview 

Metrea Management is our global shared service providing support for the Capabilities in areas such as People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Information Technology.

Capability Area Overview.

Safety, Operational Compliance, and Training (SOCT) is the function responsible for setting and maintaining Metrea's global standards for safe, compliant, and professional operations. The Capability Area manages the Integrated Management System (IMS), which is the organisation's unified management framework.

The IMS integrates the ICAO Annex 19-compliant Safety Management System (SMS) with multiple international certifications, including Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, Information Security, and Aerospace Quality. SOCT oversees the implementation of these frameworks and delivers training to embed compliance and operational excellence across the business.

Position Summary

The Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Lead is a pivotal, enterprise-level role responsible for establishing, implementing, and governing the company’s global EHS policy and compliance framework. Reporting to the Head of SOCT, this role will drive the development and integration of ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) standards into our Integrated Management System (IMS) from the ground up. The Lead is responsible for ensuring EHS regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions where Metrea has a footprint, including key bodies such as OSHA, EPA, and UK HSE, thereby managing our international EHS requirements.

Role and Responsibilities 

Enterprise Policy and System Development

• Develop and implement Metrea’s EHS Policy and associated procedures, establishing alignment with global best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and management of the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 elements, functioning as the primary EHS subject matter expert for the Integrated Management System (IMS). This includes collaborating closely with other Operational Compliance Leads (focused on ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and AS9100) to seamlessly integrate these standards and monitoring new and changing global EHS legislation to ensure proactive compliance adjustments.

Oversight, Compliance, and Audit

• Conduct regular internal EHS audits across all sites to verify compliance with the EHS Policy, ISO standards, and local regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage a global compliance registry, ensuring all sites are aware of and adhere to their jurisdictional EHS obligations.
• Manage engagements with registrars and regulatory bodies regarding EHS compliance, supporting external audits and leading deficiency resolution efforts.
• Establish EHS performance metrics, track key indicators, and provide clear, regular reporting to top leadership on the health and performance of the EHS management system.
• Manage the Carbon Footprint tracking and reporting process, partnering with third-party vendors to ensure accurate data, certification, and alignment with Metrea’s wider Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives.

Mentorship and Culture

• Provide expert guidance, mentoring, and training to site-level EHS representatives and operational managers globally, enhancing their competency in managing local EHS requirements.
• Foster a proactive safety culture across the enterprise, promoting awareness and accountability for EHS policies and compliance at all levels of the organisation.
• Oversee the development and delivery of specialized EHS training programs for employees and site personnel.