Senior HSE Advisor (Offshore Wind) - Contract
Duration: November 2026 - December 2027
Location: UK (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in office)
Travel: Regular UK offshore travel required
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to provide QHSE support to cross-site delivery teams involved in major maintenance and engineering activities across a portfolio of operational renewable energy assets.
This role will support projects including heavy lift operations, major component exchanges, technical engineering projects, and specialist offshore tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe planning, mobilisation, and execution of projects across UK sites, with occasional support to teams in Northern Europe.
The position is primarily UK-based with a hybrid working arrangement and regular offshore visits.
Key Responsibilities
* Support project planning and mobilisation activities to ensure safe execution of work scopes.
* Develop and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
* Provide visible HSE leadership through offshore site visits, inspections, audits, emergency drills, and exercises conducted from vessels and offshore assets.
* Investigate incidents and ensure accurate reporting, analysis, and implementation of lessons learned.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardisation, procedural enhancements, and risk reduction.
* Support the development and implementation of emergency response standards and assurance activities.
* Facilitate HAZID workshops and other risk assessment activities.
* Promote a proactive safety culture across project and operational teams.
* Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers.
Required Experience & Qualifications
* Previous experience in a Senior HSE Advisor, HSE Engineer, or similar role within offshore environments.
* Experience supporting offshore wind and/or oil & gas operations.
* Strong understanding of high-risk operations and project execution activities.
* Experience facilitating HAZID sessions and other structured risk assessments.
* Knowledge of:
* Bowtie methodologies
* Barrier management
* Performance standards
* Assurance and verification activities
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
* Experience leading or supporting improvement projects.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Technical background with a minimum of a NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
Essential Certifications
* Full GWO Certification, including Enhanced First Aid.
* Valid OGUK Medical including Chester Step test.
* Full UK driving licence preferred.
Additional Information
* Hybrid working arrangement.
* Offshore travel throughout the UK will be required.
* Consultant to provide standard PPE including safety boots and workwear.
* Company equipment will be provided.
* Travel associated with project requirements will be reimbursed in line with client policy
