Safety Advisor - Offshore Wind

MDE Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Safety Advisor to lead health and safety initiatives in the offshore wind sector. This pivotal role involves promoting safety practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance safety frameworks and conduct thorough incident investigations. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in the renewable energy field, this opportunity offers a chance to drive meaningful change while working in a dynamic environment that values your expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety management in multi-site environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK & Ireland health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce health and safety practices throughout projects.
• Investigate incidents and implement strategies to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Communication Skills

Behavioural Change Promotion

Education

Chartered IOSH Membership

GWO Training and Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Head of Renewables - Renewable Energy & HV Infrastructure l Recruitment - Perm, Contract & Exec Search

Safety Advisor – Offshore Wind

£60,000-70,000 + bonus and market leading benefits

Remote with site vists as required

MDE is recruiting on behalf of an international energy organisation for a pivotal role in offshore wind safety. This is an opportunity to drive HSE initiatives across a diverse Offshore Wind portfolio, spanning development, construction, and operational phases. Your expertise will be instrumental in embedding safety from the design stage and ensuring the highest standards during high-risk activities. Collaboration will be key, as you partner with multiple teams to lead incident learning and foster continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a proactive leader who’s passionate about health and safety and ready to make an impact in the offshore wind sector. You’ll be driven to promote behavioural change, ensure compliance with industry standards, and lead by example in every aspect of health and safety management.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce strong health and safety practices throughout all stages of projects.
• Encourage ownership of safety responsibilities and inspire ongoing improvements in safety culture.
• Design, execute, and oversee comprehensive safety frameworks, protocols, and evaluation processes.
• Engage with various teams, industry groups, and networks to exchange knowledge and elevate safety standards.
• Offer specialist guidance on compliance with health and safety laws and emergency response strategies.
• Facilitate workshops, mentoring, and training to maintain high safety awareness and competence.
• Investigate incidents thoroughly, identifying root causes and implementing strategies to prevent recurrence.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience managing health and safety in project development and operational/multi-site environments.
• Desirable experience in engineering, construction, or offshore wind, including high-voltage systems and offshore operations.
• Chartered IOSH membership (or working towards CMIOSH status).
• GWO training and certification are advantageous.
• Ability to work at heights and in offshore environments.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation in the UK & Ireland.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire behavioural change.
• Competency in risk assessment, incident investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to adapt to fast-paced, high-pressure situations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Engineering, and Project Management

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation, Engineering Services, and Services for Renewable Energy

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