HSSE Advisor - SERS

James Fisher and Sons plc; Arbroath; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons invites a skilled HSSE professional to join our Global Operations team as an HSSE Advisor. You will deliver expert guidance across international operations, strengthen operational readiness and embed a proactive safety culture.

The role requires travel, offshore work readiness, and compliance with UK HSSE legislation and international standards. You will support leaders to identify and control HSSE risks, manage hazard logs and risk registers, and lead incident

Qualifications

• Proven HSSE advisory or management experience in high‑risk settings.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSSE legislation and ISO standards.
• Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation and audits/inspections.
• Contributed to HSSE systems development and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSSE guidance across NSRS and wider SERS operations throughout mobilisation and deployment.
• Identify, assess and control HSSE risks; maintain hazard logs and risk registers.
• Ensure risk controls are implemented, monitored and improved; advise on unsafe practices.
• Embed HSSE into planning, maintenance, training, exercises and deployments; act as Safety Representative when needed.
• Monitor compliance via inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Lead incident and near‑miss reporting, investigation and corrective actions.
• Drive learning through Intelex and share best practices.

Skills

HSSE advisory

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Audits & inspections

ISO 45001

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

NEBOSH GC

IOSH member

Travel willingness

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH membership

Tools

Intelex

Job description

Westway with Hybrid Working

Full-Time, Permanent

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Role

Supporting globally critical submarine escape and rescue operations, the Global Operations HSSE Advisor plays a key role in ensuring people, assets and the environment are protected. This role provides expert guidance across international operations, strengthening operational readiness, supporting the safe delivery of complex missions, and helping embed a proactive and mature safety culture that underpins sustainable operational success.

About The Role

HSSE Advisor – Global Operations

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide HSSE advice, guidance and support across NSRS and wider SERS operations, covering steady state, mobilisation and operational phases.


• Support operational leaders to identify, assess and control HSSE risks, including maintaining hazard logs, risk registers and risk assessment processes.


• Ensure risk controls are implemented, monitored and effective, advising on unsafe practices, emerging risks and required corrective actions.


• Embed HSSE considerations into planning, maintenance, training, exercises, mobilisations and deployments, acting as Safety Representative when required.


• Monitor compliance with legal, regulatory and company HSSE requirements through inspections, audits and assurance activities.


• Lead and support incident and near‑miss reporting, investigation and analysis, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented and embedded.


• Drive learning and continuous improvement through effective use of Intelex, sharing best practice, lessons learned and managing HSEC safety observation actions.


• Promote a proactive safety culture through safety committees, briefings, communications, training support and incident management during operations.

What We're Looking For

• Proven HSSE advisory or management experience in operational environments such as marine, defence, offshore, diving or similar high‑risk settings.


• Strong knowledge of UK HSSE legislation, with awareness of relevant international standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).


• Solid experience in risk assessment, hazard identification, incident investigation, audits, inspections and compliance monitoring.


• Experience contributing to the development and continuous improvement of HSSE systems, procedures and risk management practices.


• Relevant HSSE qualification (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent); professional membership (e.g. IOSH) and additional specialist training desirable.


• Ability to interpret operational risk and provide practical, proportionate advice, with high levels of integrity, professionalism and sound judgement.


• Willingness and ability to travel internationally at short notice, operate offshore or onboard vessels, and work irregular hours in high‑readiness or emergency response environments.


• Medically fit for offshore work (ENG1, Diving Medical or equivalent) and operational readiness requirements.

About Us

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.