Offshore Wind HSE Expert | Principal Contractor Oversight

Matchtech; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a seasoned HSE Expert (Principal Contractor) to provide independent Health, Safety and Environmental assurance on a major offshore wind project, for both onshore mobilisation and offshore execution phases.

The role requires CDM 2015 know-how, extensive offshore wind experience, and oversight of multi-contractor teams. Immediate start, 2-year contract, Outside IR35, with long-term offshore wind work.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent Level 3).
• IOSH Membership (TechIOSH minimum).
• Experience in offshore wind or complex multi-contractor construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015, UK HSE laws and environmental requirements.
• Experience auditing and monitoring contractors under CDM regulations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.
• Full GWO Certification including Enhanced First Aid.
• OEUK Medical including fitness assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide objective assurance and oversight as Principal Contractor's HSE representative.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance and compliance.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and assurance reviews.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work systems.
• Coordinate interfaces and manage overlapping activities.
• Produce weekly HSE assurance and performance reports.
• Support mobilisation readiness and emergency exercises.

Skills

HSE oversight

Contractor performance monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Auditing

Offshore wind experience

Risk assessment review

Emergency preparedness

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

IOSH Membership

GWO Certification including Enhanced First Aid

OEUK Medical including fitness assessment

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a seasoned HSE Expert (Principal Contractor) to provide independent Health, Safety and Environmental assurance on a major offshore wind project, for both onshore mobilisation and offshore execution phases.

The role requires CDM 2015 know-how, extensive offshore wind experience, and oversight of multi-contractor teams. Immediate start, 2-year contract, Outside IR35, with long-term offshore wind work.