HSE Advisor

Granite Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Offshore travel

PPE provided

Company equipment provided

Travel reimbursed

Job summary

Granite Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to support offshore wind maintenance and engineering projects across UK assets.

The role combines field visits with hybrid office governance to ensure safe planning, mobilisation, and execution of complex scopes. You will lead RAMS reviews, HAZID sessions, and incident investigations, driving continuous improvement while engaging with stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Senior HSE experience in offshore environments.
• Experience supporting offshore wind and/or oil & gas operations.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Strong incident investigation and RAMS skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and mobilisation for safe execution.
• Develop and review RAMS and risk controls.
• Lead offshore site visits, inspections, drills and audits.
• Investigate incidents and implement lessons learned.
• Drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.
• Support emergency response standards and assurance.
• Facilitate HAZID and risk assessment activities.
• Promote proactive safety culture and advise stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Offshore operations experience

HazID facilitation

RAMS development

Incident investigation

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

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