Project HSE Governance & Assurance Manager

Taylor Hopkinson; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson is recruiting a Project HSE Governance and Assurance Manager for a major Offshore Wind and BESS developer in the UK. The role leads the lifecycle HSE governance, ensures auditable risk management, and provides independent technical authority to confirm regulator-ready compliance.

The position requires extensive knowledge of CDM, ISO standards and HSE regulations, with a focus on early risk identification and structured governance across cross-functional teams and joint ventures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical).
• Chartered Engineer status or MAPS preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM and HSE regulations for offshore and BESS projects.
• Proficiency in Pre-Construction Information and Construction Phase Plans.
• PRINCE2 or Six Sigma qualification advantageous.
• Certified by IOSH, NEBOSH, APS, RoSPA or CPD providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and independent assurance of lifecycle HSE governance across Offshore Wind and BESS portfolios.
• Ensure auditable, evidence-based management of QHSE risks across all project phases.
• Provide independent assurance and technical direction for regulator-ready compliance.
• Support delivery of QHSE governance across projects, JVs and SPVs.
• Align QHSE governance with corporate objectives and lifecycle risk management.
• Promote safe-by-design and prevention-through-design principles early in development.
• Develop and maintain QHSE framework aligned with ISO standards and best practice.
• Oversee QHSE compliance across development to decommissioning stages.
• Review design risk assessments and residual risk registers for hazard mitigation.
• Lead audits, inspections, investigations and ensure root-causes addressed.
• Develop training programmes and competence assurance for HSE roles.

Skills

QHSE governance

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Independent assurance

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical)

Chartered Engineer / MAPS preferred

Tools

QHSE software

Document control systems

Job description

Responsibilities

A Project HSE Governance and Assurance Manager required for a major Offshore Wind farm developer based in The UK. Responsibilities: Lead the development, implementation and independent assurance of a lifecycle-based Project HSE Governance and Assurance framework across Offshore Wind and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) portfolios. Ensure consistent, auditable and evidence-based management of QHSE risks across all project phases. Provide independent assurance and technical authority to confirm that project risks are identified, controlled and managed in a consistent, defensible and regulator-ready manner. Support the delivery of Offshore Wind and BESS strategy by establishing and embedding a consistent Project QHSE Governance and Assurance framework across projects, joint ventures and special purpose vehicles. Drive alignment of QHSE governance with corporate objectives, ensuring lifecycle-based risk management from development through to operations and decommissioning. Promote a structured safe-by-design and prevention-through-design approach, ensuring QHSE risks are identified, assessed and mitigated at the earliest stages of project development. Contribute to the development of a scalable, technology-agnostic QHSE framework aligned with ISO standards and international best practice. Establish proportionate HSE governance and assurance arrangements across investor, joint venture, special purpose vehicle and direct delivery project models. Oversee QHSE compliance across the full project lifecycle, including development, design, construction, commissioning, operations and decommissioning. Interpret and enforce QHSE legal clauses and technical requirements in key project documentation, including EPC, O&M, equipment supply, QAA, CQR, ESG and CDM provisions. Ensure alignment with QHSE requirements, CDM regulations, ISO standards and other applicable management system standards. Serve as the designated point for high-severity incidents, regulatory breaches and project non-compliance issues. Act as the HSE Governance and Assurance Technical Authority for Offshore Wind and BESS projects, providing independent challenge, technical direction and governance oversight. Champion the integration of risk management principles across all project QHSE stages from concept to commissioning. Review and validate Pre-Construction Information and Construction Phase Plans for completeness and regulatory conformity. Facilitate the development of design risk assessments and residual risk registers to support hazard identification and mitigation planning. Support delivery of QHSE studies, including HAZID, HAZOP and LCA studies, and maintain records of QHSE-critical design decisions. Develop and implement risk-based assurance plans, including audits, inspections and verification activities across onshore and offshore projects. Oversee incident investigations and assurance findings, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented and tracked to closure. Drive continuous enhancement of the QHSE Management System by integrating regulatory changes, audit findings and project feedback. Lead independent assurance reviews to confirm the effectiveness of QHSE controls and compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Establish and maintain a project lifecycle HSE assurance framework aligned to project stage gates. Define HSE entry and exit criteria for stage-gate approvals and provide independent assurance recommendations to support investment and project decision-making. Review and challenge project readiness at key governance milestones, ensuring critical HSE risks, design risks and compliance obligations are adequately managed before progression to subsequent phases. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on QHSE governance expectations, roles and responsibilities across projects. Provide clear and consistent guidance and challenge to project teams, contractors and partners to ensure effective implementation of QHSE standards and CDM requirements. Develop and present assurance reports, dashboards and insights to senior leadership. Support interface management across joint venture partners, special purpose vehicles and the supply chain to ensure clarity in HSE accountability and governance arrangements. Define and maintain HSE governance interfaces, assurance responsibilities and reporting requirements between project stakeholders, contractors and operators. Support the development and rollout of QHSE training programmes tailored to project teams and supply chain partners. Promote knowledge sharing and best practice to embed HSE assurance and governance principles into business-as-usual activities. Support the long-term development of internal capability for Principal Designer and related governance functions. Develop and maintain a competence assurance framework for personnel performing HSE-critical roles across Offshore Wind and BESS projects. Verify that internal teams, contractors, Principal Designers, Principal Contractors and key duty holders possess appropriate competence, resources and organisational capability to discharge their responsibilities. Define competence requirements and assurance activities for project lifecycle stages and delivery models. Leverage digital platforms to track QHSE compliance, manage document control and analyse performance metrics, including AI-enabled solutions where appropriate. Ensure reporting tools and dashboards are accurate, timely and aligned with internal governance structures and external requirements.

Requirements

Requirements: Degree in Engineering, such as Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Chartered Engineer status or Chartered Member of the Association for Project Safety (MAPS) is preferred. In-depth knowledge of CDM and HSE regulations, particularly for offshore and BESS infrastructure projects. Proficiency in developing and reviewing Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Plans and Health and Safety Files. PRINCE2 or Six Sigma qualification is advantageous. Certified or trained by recognised bodies such as IOSH, NEBOSH, APS, RoSPA or CPD-accredited providers. Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in HSE, CDM or design risk management within offshore wind, energy infrastructure or major capital projects. Proven track record in developing and maintaining QHSE systems within ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 frameworks.erations. Experience working in multi-cultural and geographically dispersed teams is advantageous.