HSE advisor Médoc

NES Fircroft; Nouvelle-Aquitaine; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Multicultural environment

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Project HSE Advisor to support large-scale offshore infrastructure projects. The role is based in southern France, delivering HSE guidance across onshore, nearshore and offshore packages in the Biscay Gulf.

You will ensure compliance with French regulations, coordinate with contractors, and promote a proactive safety culture in an international project environment.

Qualifications

• Previous HSE advisory experience on infrastructure, offshore, marine or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of French HSE legislation and compliance practices.
• Experience with risk assessments, inductions, inspections and incidents.
• Ability to work in an international project environment and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as visible HSE presence and safety champion on project operations.
• Support implementation of HSE plans in line with laws and client requirements.
• Provide day-to-day HSE guidance to project teams and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with French HSE legislation relevant to the scope.
• Coordinate HSE matters between onshore and offshore/marine operations.
• Lead site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Assist with permit-to-work, risk assessments and safety reviews.
• Support HSE audits and corrective actions, incidents investigations.

Skills

HSE advisory

French and English fluency

Travel willingness

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Engineering/Health & Safety/Environmental Science degree

NEBOSH or equivalent certification

Offshore safety training

Tools

Permit-to-work systems

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project HSE Advisor to support large-scale international offshore infrastructure projects. This position will be based in the south of France, providing Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) support to an offshore work package located in the Biscay Gulf (France).

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe project execution by supporting the implementation of project HSE requirements, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations — particularly within the French legal and regulatory framework.

This is a site-focused, hands-on role requiring strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to operate effectively in an international project environment.

Key Responsibilities

As Project HSE Advisor, you will support the project team in implementing and maintaining high HSE standards across onshore, nearshore, and offshore activities.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a visible HSE presence and safety champion within project operations
• Supporting the implementation of project HSE plans in line with company standards, client requirements, and applicable laws and regulations
• Providing day-to-day HSE guidance to project teams, contractors, and subcontractors
• Ensuring compliance with French HSE legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to the project scope
• Supporting communication of HSE expectations to contractors and monitoring their performance
• Preparing and delivering site HSE inductions for personnel, contractors, and visitors
• Organizing and facilitating toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness sessions
• Participating in risk assessments, hazard identification workshops, and safety reviews
• Supporting permit-to-work processes and safe system of work implementation
• Conducting site inspections, safety walks, and environmental monitoring activities
• Supporting HSE audits and monitoring corrective actions
• Assisting with incident reporting, investigations, and follow-up actions
• Monitoring compliance with environmental requirements and sustainability commitments
• Coordinating HSE matters between onshore teams and offshore or marine operations
• Reporting HSE performance and highlighting risks or deviations

Reporting and Collaboration

You will work closely with project management, site teams, and HSE leadership to ensure effective implementation of safety measures.

The role involves collaboration with:

• Project HSE Manager (operational coordination)
• Project and site management teams
• Contractors and subcontractors
• Offshore and marine stakeholders
• Client representatives where required

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Essential Requirements

• Several years of experience in an HSE advisory role within infrastructure, offshore, marine, or construction projects
• Experience working on complex project sites with multiple contractors
• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written)
• Strong knowledge of French HSE legislation, regulatory requirements, and compliance practices
• Experience supporting risk assessments, site inductions, inspections, and incident investigations
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and safe working procedures
• Ability to work effectively in an international, multicultural project environment
• Willingness to travel as required to project sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or higher vocational education in Engineering, Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Experience on offshore or marine projects
• Relevant HSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent)
• Offshore safety training or certifications
• Experience with environmental compliance and monitoring

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to major international offshore infrastructure projects
• A dynamic and multicultural working environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• A role with significant impact on safety and project success

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.