Offshore EHS Advisor

Rubicon Consulting; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Consulting is seeking an Offshore EHS Advisor to provide expert Environment, Health and Safety support for offshore operations onboard the Service Operation Vessel (SOV). The role emphasizes promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling safe execution of offshore activities.

You will work with technicians, supervisors and client representatives to identify risks, implement controls, and drive continuous EHS improvement across offshore operations.

Qualifications

• Recognised health and safety qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent).
• GWO Basic Safety Training certification.
• Experience supporting risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Good understanding of UK offshore H&S legislation and industry best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and EHS reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary offshore EHS focal point onboard the SOV.
• Provide practical EHS advice and support to offshore technicians, supervisors, vessel crew and management.
• Promote a positive safety culture through visible leadership and workforce engagement.
• Support the implementation of company, client and project EHS requirements.
• Facilitate risk assessments, toolbox talks and pre-job planning activities.
• Conduct inspections, safety tours and observations to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor critical controls for offshore and work-at-height activities.
• Support permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work where required.
• Assist in incident reporting, investigations and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate emergency drills and preparedness planning.

Skills

NEBOSH GC

GWO Training

Offshore EHS experience

Risk assessments

UK HSE legislation

MS Office

EHS reporting systems

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for an Offshore EHS Advisor

on 6 months rolling Contract, located in Newcastle offshore

Role Overview

The Offshore EHS Advisor is responsible for providing professional Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) support to offshore operations onboard the Service Operation Vessel (SOV). The role focuses on promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements, and supporting the safe execution of offshore activities.

The Offshore EHS Advisor works closely with technicians, supervisors, vessel management, and client representatives to identify risks, implement effective controls, and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance across all offshore operations.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Leadership & Support

• Act as the primary offshore EHS focal point onboard the SOV.
• Provide practical EHS advice and support to offshore technicians, supervisors, vessel crew, and management teams.
• Promote a positive safety culture through visible leadership, engagement, coaching, and workforce interaction.
• Support the implementation of company, client, and project-specific EHS requirements.

Risk Management & Assurance

• Facilitate risk assessments, task reviews, toolbox talks, and pre-job planning activities.
• Conduct workplace inspections, safety tours, observations, and assurance activities to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of critical controls associated with offshore and work-at-height activities.
• Support the management of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work where required.

Incident Management

• Support the reporting, investigation, and follow-up of incidents, near misses, observations, and unsafe conditions.
• Assist in identifying root causes and developing corrective and preventive actions.
• Track and monitor actions to ensure timely closure and effectiveness.

Emergency Preparedness

• Coordinate and support emergency response drills and exercises in line with project and vessel requirements.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and response activities.
• Provide guidance to ensure emergency arrangements remain effective and compliant.

Environmental Management

• Support environmental compliance and promote good environmental practices onboard.
• Monitor waste management, pollution prevention, spill control, and environmental reporting requirements.
• Assist in the implementation of environmental improvement initiatives.

Reporting & Performance

• Maintain accurate EHS records, inspection reports, and performance data.
• Prepare weekly and monthly EHS reports and provide operational safety updates to management.
• Monitor trends, identify emerging risks, and support the development of improvement plans.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Recognised Occupational Health and Safety qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent).
• Valid GWO Basic Safety Training certification.
• Previous offshore EHS experience within offshore wind, marine, oil and gas, or other offshore environments.
• Experience supporting risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Good understanding of UK offshore health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and EHS reporting systems.

Desirable

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level safety qualification.
• Environmental management experience.
• Internal auditor qualification.
• Knowledge of G+, IMCA, RenewableUK, and client-specific standards.
• Experience working onboard Service Operation Vessels within offshore wind projects.

Personal Attributes

• Strong commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement.
• Professional, approachable, and confident communicator.
• Ability to influence safe behaviours at all organisational levels.
• Well organised, self-motivated, and capable of working independently offshore.
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic operational environment.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Key Success Measures

• Safe execution of offshore operations.
• Effective incident and observation reporting.
• High levels of workforce engagement and participation.
• Compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous improvement in EHS performance and culture.
• Effective emergency preparedness and response capability.

Why Join Us?

This role provides an opportunity to work at the forefront of the offshore wind industry, supporting the delivery of major renewable energy projects. The Offshore EHS Advisor plays a critical role in protecting people, supporting operational excellence, and contributing to the safe and successful delivery of offshore activities.

Travel, Accommodation and Expenses

The Offshore EHS Advisor position is a rotational offshore role. The agreed daily rate is deemed to include all costs associated with travel and accommodation required to support planned offshore mobilisations and rotational duty periods.

As such, travel, accommodation, subsistence, mileage, and associated costs relating to planned crew changes, project rotations, and scheduled work activities are not reimbursable and shall not be claimed as expenses.

Where the Company requests unplanned travel, additional vessel calls, short-notice mobilisation, emergency response support, project meetings, training events, or other activities outside of the agreed rotation pattern, reasonable travel and accommodation costs may be reimbursed, subject to prior approval from the relevant manager.

Any reimbursable expenses must:

• Be pre-approved where reasonably practicable.
• Be supported by valid receipts or evidence of expenditure.
• Be reasonable and proportionate to the business requirement.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time