HSE Advisor in North West

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.