Offshore EHS Manager

Rubicon Consulting; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking an Offshore EHS Manager for a 6-month contract in Durham. The role involves promoting a strong health and safety culture on an offshore renewable energy project, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Candidates must have valid GWO certification and demonstrated experience in offshore EHS, with a strong background in risk management and excellent communication skills. This position is pivotal for maintaining environmental performance and ensuring safety across operations.

Qualifications

• Valid GWO certification for working at heights and offshore safety.
• Experience in offshore EHS, preferably in renewable energy.
• Strong expertise in risk management and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Act as EHS focal point, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits to mitigate risks.
• Monitor environmental performance and deliver training sessions.

Skills

Valid GWO certification

Offshore EHS experience

Knowledge of offshore wind safety standards

Risk management

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Incident management systems

Job description

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Offshore EHS Manager on a 6 month contract based in Durham.

Role Summary

The EHS Advisor is responsible for supporting and promoting a strong Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) culture at the marshalling harbour for a offshore renewable energy project. The role ensures safe working practices, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental performance in line with company and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary EHS focal point, providing advice and support to supervisors, technicians.
• Ensure compliance with GWO standards, client HSE requirements, and relevant wind industry best practices.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and safety walks to identify and mitigate risks.
• Facilitate and review Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Toolbox Talks.
• Lead and support incident/near miss reporting, investigation, and follow-up actions.
• Monitor environmental performance, including waste management, spill prevention, and energy use.
• Deliver safety inductions, briefings, and refresher sessions for all offshore personnel.
• Coordinate emergency drills and ensure compliance with client and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare EHS reports for the Project HSE Manager.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through coaching, engagement, and visible leadership.

Requirements

• Valid GWO certification package (Working at Heights, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, First Aid, Sea Survival).
• Demonstrated offshore EHS experience, ideally within offshore wind or renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of offshore wind safety standards, guidelines, and best practice (e.g., G+, IMCA, client requirements).
• Strong background in risk management, inspections, and incident investigation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong reporting and IT skills (MS Office, incident management systems).

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