Offshore Wind Construction Project HSE Manager

RWE; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced HSE professional to join their dynamic team in London. This pivotal role involves managing health, safety, and environmental practices on offshore projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of safety and engagement among diverse teams. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset and a proven track record in offshore operations, contributing to the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation in the energy sector. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and encourages professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Company Car

Travel Allowance

Qualifications

• Solid experience as HSE professional, preferably in Offshore Wind or Oil and Gas.
• Ability to create a culture of trust and respect across different functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HSE advice to the Offshore Project team.
• Manage HSE culture and ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepare and present monthly HSE reports to management.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Risk Management

Incident Reporting

HSE Culture Development

Education

Degree in Health and Safety

Qualification in Environmental Discipline

Audit Qualification (ISO 45001/ISO 14001)

Tools

HSE Management System

Incident Reporting Systems

Job description

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RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
full time / part time, permanent

Functional area: Health, Safety & Environment
Remuneration: PC, AT-I

RWE is taking significant steps in the energy transition, with an aim to reach climate neutrality by 2040 to facilitate sustainable living for all. We are seeking an experienced HSE professional to join our team. This position is ideal for those with a background in offshore operations who can effectively support various HSE teams.

About the role

Main responsibilities:

• Project HSE Management role providing expert, professional advice, guidance, and support to the Offshore Project team with flexibility in approach as allocated
• Steer a team of (external) Project HSE advisors through pre-construction, construction and commissioning to handover to operations on an offshore wind project
• Ensure each project work package has adequate HSE resource allocated
• Consistently participate and promote a high standard of health, safety, and environmental awareness and culture
• Provide Specialist advice on risk management related to Hazard Studies, Principles of Prevention and Safe by Design, actively engaging other HSE support functions
• Produce, review and update HSE related documentation required by the allocated offshore projects and site information as required
• Assist and provide guidance to the construction team and project Senior Management Team in fulfilling their HSE responsibilities during construction projects
• Coordinate cultural engagement with project team and contractors to eliminate and reduce risks, develop HSE culture on site and adherence to HSE standards and rules
• Prepare, engage and present monthly HSE report to the project Senior Management Team and Project Board as required
• Ensure compliance with RWE Offshore Wind We Care Management system including Standard Practices within the allocated project

Key responsibilities:

• Build solid working relationships (both internally and externally)
• Managing HSE culture within the projects to ensure there is visible HSE leadership and engagement from within the teams, to develop and promote an appropriate HSE culture
• Ensure that incidents are investigated in line with internal and legislative reporting requirements and provide advice to the Offshore project teams on health and safety and environmental legislative requirements, and solutions for compliance
• Facilitate implementation of a sound incident (incl. near-miss and observations) reporting culture. Monitor and submit incident statistics and relevant KPIs
• Provide implementation of a contractor engagement and contract management standard to ensure high HSE standards when contractors conduct work
• Support the completion of Pre-qualification process for contractor organisations allocated to the Central European Offshore Origination and Development projects
• Identify and implement relevant project HSE initiatives and audit programme
• Ensuring HSE data is collated and reported to JV Board and individual shareholders and Contribute towards JV Board governance reporting on HSE where applicable
• Ensure that appropriate Hazard Studies are organised, attended and findings assessed for the specialist projects as required
• Ensure that design related information is collated and shared with operational sites so that asset information is updated post project
• Support external HSE discussions through engagement with industry bodies as required

Job requirements and experience

• Ability to effectively manage and engage with relevant internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to create positive relationships
• Capability to apply strategic thinking in HSE by analyzing trends, developing and implementing value-adding initiatives, giving purpose to actions, and developing long-term strategies for safety and sustainability within the project
• Ability to create a culture of trust, respect and openness across different functions & disciplines demonstrating an attitude of understanding to build cross-functional relationships to enhance HSE outcomes
• Employ a versatile, pragmatic, and team-oriented strategy for navigating HSE issues within construction projects
• Solution oriented mind set, balancing benefits & risks by understanding situations in their full complexity and making use of information, forward thinking, and previous experiences. Taking charge of tasks while ensuring accountability

Required qualifications:

• Degree or recognised qualification in Health and Safety related discipline, engineering / safety engineering or similar
• Solid experience as HSE professional, preferably in Offshore Wind, energy or Oil and Gas sectors
• Qualification in an environmental discipline such as IEMA or CIEH Environmental Management would be beneficial, GWO certification would be desirable
• An audit qualification such as ISO 45001/ISO 14001 internal auditor, along with an Incident root cause analysis qualification
• Experience in implementing and maintaining project HSE Management System
• They should also be a member of a relevant industry body (i.e. IOSH, IIRSM, CIEH, BOHS)
• Experience of construction and contractor management. within Offshore Wind, or Oil and Gas in a marine environment
• Experience of design of renewable technologies and mechanical, electrical and technical systems, process engineering and advising on HSE technical matters relating to these
• Full driving licence is essential
• Mobility - willingness to travel as required

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company's 3,500+ experts operate more than 1.000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms. And we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE's share). In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement further complex projects.

RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.

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