HSE Advisor (Onshore)

Spirit Energy; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Energy is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor Onshore to support the Morecambe Hub assets at Barrow-in-Furness. You will promote a proactive safety culture, conduct risk assessments and guide regulatory compliance across operations.

You will lead investigations, training and audits, ensuring the safety Case/COMAH requirements are met and that contractor activities align with HSE expectations. The role combines site-based work with a structured hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record in developing and executing pragmatic solutions and influencing others to move towards consensus.
• Previous experience of working in an HSE and Technical role / team.
• Good knowledge of risk management, compliance and emergency response routines and requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experienced communicator with internal/external groups, including regulator and auditing bodies.
• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) or Diploma (preferred).
• Offshore BOSIET and Medical.
• Professional membership of relevant institute or working towards it (e.g. IOSH).
• Experience in event management and investigation training such as Kelvin TopSet.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for Spirit Energy’s Life Saving and HSE Expectations, promoting a proactive HSE culture.
• Provide support to the Morecambe Hub assets by way of HSE training; accident/incident investigation; audits and advice on HSE best practice.
• Monitor and report HSE performance across operations and drive improvements.
• Deliver actions identified within the HSE improvement plans.
• Maintain a positive safety culture across operational assets and use behavioural modification tools.
• Maintain emergency response plans and arrange exercises to test them.
• Prepare for regulator interventions and audits to ensure compliance.
• Ensure Safety Case/COMAH requirements are maintained and align practices accordingly.
• Review work packs for content and suitability before work commences.
• Communicate contract expectations to third parties and engage during execution.
• Lead investigations using Kelvin TopSet techniques.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Pragmatic solutions

HSE experience

Risk management

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Investigation training

Kelvin TopSet knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma

Offshore BOSIET

Professional membership (IOSH)

Job description

In operation since 1985, Barrow Gas Terminal is a key piece of the UK’s energy infrastructure and supports the Morecambe Bay gas fields. The terminal has played a long‑standing role in processing and delivering natural gas, supporting both local employment and national energy supply.

With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement, we believe in operational excellence at every stage of production. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and energetic team, then we are keen to hear from you.

THE OPPORTUNITY – HSE ADVISOR ONSHORE

The HSE Advisor Onshore provides direct, sustainable and reliable HSE support, guidance and appropriate challenge to operations in support of the Morecambe Hub assets.

Duration: 2-year contract

Contract Type: PAYE

Day Rate: TBC - Please note that there is no travel and accommodation allowance provided.

• Please outline notice period/availability to start.

Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference.

In role, you will be required to:

• Act as a role model for Spirit Energy’s Life Saving and House Rules and HSE Expectations, promoting a proactive and generative HSE culture through visible HSE leadership.
• Provide support to the Morecambe Hub assets by way of provision of HSE training; accident/incident investigation; system audits and the provision of advice on HSE best practice.
• Assist in the monitoring and reporting of HSE performance across operations, seeking to identify trends in performance and driving improvements.
• Take responsibility for delivering actions identified within the HSE improvement plans.
• Assist with the maintenance of a positive safety culture across the operational assets and the maintenance of behavioural modification tools in use across the Field.
• Manage and assists in the maintenance of emergency response plans for the operational assets. Arranges exercises to test the veracity of those plans.
• Support the preparation of regulator interventions and audits to ensure regulatory compliance, contributing as necessary to any required actions arising.
• Ensure that requirements of Safety Case and/or COMAH Report are maintained within operations and any proposed modifications or changes to operational practices are compared to Safety Case and/or COMAH Report before implementation.
• Review work packs for content and suitability before work commences.
• Ensure supply chain and contract management expectations are communicated and understood by relevant third parties and stakeholders. Actively monitoring and engagement during contract execution.
• Act as a Lead investigator using Kelvin TopSet investigation techniques to support business requirements.
• Any other associated duties as reasonably required

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

• Demonstrated track record in developing and executing pragmatic solutions and influencing others to move towards consensus
• Previous experience of working in an HSE and Technical role / team
• Good knowledge of risk management, compliance and emergency response routines and requirements
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experienced communicator with internal/external groups, including regulator and auditing bodies.
• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) or Diploma (preferred)
• Professional membership of relevant institute or working towards it (e.g. IOSH)
• Offshore BOSIET and Medical
• Experience in event management and investigation training such as Kelvin TopSet

In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values - Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset.