HSE Advisor

Oxygen Talent Solutions; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Oxygen Talent Solutions is recruiting for an offshore HSE Advisor based in the UK, reporting to the HSE Manager. The role spans vessel readiness, QA/QC, and continuous improvement across offshore projects.

The ideal candidate will have NEBOSH qualifications and experience in offshore energy or maritime construction, with strong governance and risk management capabilities. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Health & Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction or equivalent HSE qualification.
• Experience in offshore energy, marine, dredging or maritime construction environments.
• Experience supporting vessel inspections, mobilisation activities or offshore readiness programmes.

Responsibilities

• Support HSE objectives across offshore energy projects.
• Assist in implementing HSE policies and management systems.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching and leadership.

Skills

HSE management

Inspections

QA/QC

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Health & Safety / Environmental Management

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

Job description

Our client is an internationally recognised leader in offshore construction, subsea engineering and renewable energy infrastructure. With an impressive portfolio of complex marine projects across the UK, Europe, North America and beyond, they are investing heavily in the continued growth of their Offshore Renewable Energy division.

Based within the UK operations team and reporting directly to the HSE Manager, the HSE Advisor will play a key role in ensuring vessels, equipment, suppliers and project teams are fully prepared for safe and compliant offshore operations. Working across project planning, vessel readiness, quality assurance, quality control and operational delivery, you'll help maintain the highest standards of HSE performance throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in offshore energy, marine operations or maritime construction who enjoys balancing practical site support with compliance, assurance and continuous improvement.

Key ResponsibilitiesHSE Support & Compliance

Our client is an internationally recognised leader in offshore construction, subsea engineering and renewable energy infrastructure. With an impressive portfolio of complex marine projects across the UK, Europe, North America and beyond, they are investing heavily in the continued growth of their Offshore Renewable Energy division.

Based within the UK operations team and reporting directly to the HSE Manager, the HSE Advisor will play a key role in ensuring vessels, equipment, suppliers and project teams are fully prepared for safe and compliant offshore operations. Working across project planning, vessel readiness, quality assurance, quality control and operational delivery, you'll help maintain the highest standards of HSE performance throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience in offshore energy, marine operations or maritime construction who enjoys balancing practical site support with compliance, assurance and continuous improvement.

Key ResponsibilitiesHSE Support & Compliance

• Support the HSE Manager in delivering Health, Safety and Environmental objectives across offshore energy projects.
• Assist in implementing HSE policies, procedures and management systems aligned with UK, EU and offshore industry regulations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, engagement and visible leadership.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and corrective action tracking.
• Assist with HSE performance reporting and compliance documentation.

Vessel Inspection & Readiness

• Coordinate and support vessel HSE readiness inspections prior to mobilisation.
• Verify vessels meet project, client and regulatory HSE requirements before offshore operations commence.
• Support mobilisation and demobilisation activities, ensuring readiness documentation is complete and accurate.
• Participate in vessel audits and inspections, identifying improvement opportunities and tracking close-out actions.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Support QA and QC activities across offshore projects, helping ensure work is delivered in accordance with company standards, client specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal audits, supplier audits and verification activities.
• Monitor compliance with project procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Help maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports and assurance documentation.

Operational Support

• Participate in offshore and onshore project meetings, including kick-off meetings, toolbox talks and HSE workshops.
• Assist with risk assessments, method statement reviews and permit-to-work processes.
• Support contractors and suppliers in meeting HSE and quality expectations.
• Monitor project activities and provide practical advice to help maintain safe and efficient operations.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to lessons learned reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Support HSE campaigns, training activities and workforce engagement programmes.
• Help identify trends through inspections and audits, recommending preventative actions where required.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction or equivalent HSE qualification.
• Experience working within offshore energy, offshore wind, marine, dredging, subsea or maritime construction environments.
• Experience supporting vessel inspections, mobilisation activities or offshore readiness programmes.
• Working knowledge of ISO management systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
• Understanding of UK and European offshore regulatory requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of offshore HSE and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct inspections, audits and compliance verification.
• Confident communicator who can build positive relationships with vessel crews, project teams, clients and suppliers.
• Practical problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk management.
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic offshore environments and manage competing priorities.

Travel & Working Environment

• Based from the UK office with regular travel to ports, shipyards and offshore project locations across the UK and Europe.
• Hybrid working available where operational requirements allow.
• International travel may be required to support vessel mobilisation, inspections and project delivery.

Key Interfaces

• HSE Manager
• Project Managers
• Vessel Masters and Offshore Crews
• Fleet & Operations Teams
• Quality & Compliance Teams
• Technical & Engineering Teams
• Clients and Regulatory Authorities
• Suppliers and Subcontractors

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most significant offshore renewable energy projects in the UK and Europe, supporting the safe delivery of complex marine operations while developing your expertise across HSE, vessel inspection, quality assurance and quality management. You'll join a collaborative team where your contribution directly impacts project success, operational excellence and the continued growth of offshore renewable energy.