HSE Advisor

Granite Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Offshore travel requirements

Job summary

Granite Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior HSE Advisor to provide QHSE support to cross-site delivery teams involved in major maintenance and engineering activities across UK offshore wind assets. The role will support heavy lift operations, component exchanges, and specialist offshore tasks, ensuring safe planning, mobilisation and execution.

The successful candidate will lead HAZID sessions, manage RAMS, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives while engaging internal

Qualifications

• Experience in offshore environments as Senior HSE Advisor or similar.
• Experience supporting offshore wind and/or oil & gas operations.
• Strong knowledge of high-risk operations and project execution.
• Experience facilitating HAZID sessions and other structured risk assessments.
• Knowledge of Bowtie methodologies, barrier management, performance standards, and assurance activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and mobilisation activities to ensure safe execution of work scopes.
• Develop and review RAMS.
• Provide visible HSE leadership through offshore site visits, inspections, audits, emergency drills, and exercises.
• Investigate incidents and ensure reporting, analysis, and implementation of lessons learned.
• Drive continuous improvement 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.

Skills

Safety leadership

RAMS development

HazID facilitation

Incident investigation

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Project execution

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Bowtie methodologies

Barrier management

Performance standards

Assurance and verification

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