HSEQ Manager

James Fisher and Sons; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore wind engineering company is seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager for a pivotal role in Preston. The successful candidate will lead health, safety, environment, and quality processes across offshore wind operations. Key responsibilities include driving a safety culture, mentoring a team, and overseeing audits and certifications. Relevant qualifications include a NEBOSH Diploma and offshore safety certification. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and involves travel to offshore sites.

Qualifications

• Proven HSEQ leadership in offshore wind, oil & gas, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Experience with high voltage safety and operational offshore wind site environments.
• Offshore certification required for offshore wind site access.

Responsibilities

• Drive a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Lead and mentor a small HSEQ team.
• Oversee audits, certifications, and incident investigations.

Skills

HSEQ leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

High voltage safety

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

IOSH membership

GWO certification

Job description

Overview

HSEQ Manager
Preston – Hybrid
Full time, Permanent

James Fisher Renewables is a leading offshore wind engineering services company, delivering expertise from turbine blade maintenance and subsea cable repairs to high voltage transmission substations. As part of the global James Fisher group, we’ve evolved from our origins as a ship owner and operator to provide the innovative technology our customers need in the harshest offshore environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport. We are relied on to help our customers deliver on their promises and realise their ambitions safely, efficiently and responsibly. Our strategy is centred around the One James Fisher ambition, building a stronger, more cohesive engineering service company operating in the Blue Economy. James Fisher Renewables is at the forefront of the offshore wind industry, providing safe, sustainable products and services for renewable energy projects. Working alongside our oil and gas capabilities, we are driving the energy transition and building the offshore wind infrastructure of the future.

Role

James Fisher Renewables is seeking a dynamic and experienced HSEQ Manager to lead the strategic and operational delivery of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality across our global offshore wind operations and broader Energy Division footprint. This is a pivotal role in our senior operations team, offering the opportunity to influence scalable HSEQ processes as we embark on ambitious growth in the offshore wind sector over the next five years.

Principle Accountabilities

• Drive a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement across all offshore wind sites and energy operations.
• Lead and mentor a small HSEQ team, with scope to grow as the offshore wind business expands.
• Oversee audits, certifications (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), and incident investigations across renewable energy projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to offshore wind operations and a credible interface with renewable energy clients.
• Support UK and international offshore wind operations, including offshore travel.
• Lead the integration of HSEQ into daily offshore wind operations and help shape our Integrated Management System (IMS).

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven HSEQ leadership in offshore wind, oil & gas, utilities, or infrastructure.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), IOSH membership, and GWO certification.
• Strong stakeholder management and strategic thinking within the renewable energy sector.
• Experience with high voltage safety and operational offshore wind site environments.
• Ideally based near Preston/Bamber Bridge, but flexible remote working.
• Travel: UK offshore wind site visits and occasional international travel (e.g., Taiwan).
• Offshore certification required for offshore wind site access.

Application

If we captured your interest, please submit your full application form, including your most up-to-date CV and also the required certificates/qualifications. You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: One James Fisher

Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here