Offshore Wind QHSE Lead — Safety & Compliance

Ørsted; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 586,000 - 725,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid pension (11%)

Comprehensive insurance (life/health)

Five weeks paid holiday + 10 days off

3% holiday allowance

Fitness & wellbeing benefits

Canteen / lunch scheme

Job summary

Ørsted seeks a QHSE Advisor to provide expert support to offshore wind sites and onshore teams across Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland. Based in Esbjerg, you’ll work with site leadership, technicians, and contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and high-performing operations.

You’ll lead risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring teams and promoting a strong safety culture with Danish and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a QHSE or safety advisor in offshore wind, renewable energy, or a safety-critical environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to influence at various levels.
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent QHSE advice to site management, technicians, and contractors onshore and offshore.
• Review risk assessments, procedures, and site processes to ensure compliance with legal and Ørsted requirements.
• Conduct audits, investigations, and follow up on corrective actions; support emergency exercises and safety campaigns.
• Collaborate across Europe to share best practices and drive continuous safety improvements.

Skills

QHSE advisory experience

Stakeholder management

Audits & investigations

Risk assessments

Safety communications

Education

Relevant health and safety qualification

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Ørsted seeks a QHSE Advisor to provide expert support to offshore wind sites and onshore teams across Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland. Based in Esbjerg, you’ll work with site leadership, technicians, and contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and high-performing operations.

You’ll lead risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring teams and promoting a strong safety culture with Danish and English proficiency.