Senior Health Safety Environment Advisor

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

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced HSE Expert (Principal Contractor) for a major offshore wind development. The role provides independent HSE assurance during onshore mobilisation and offshore execution phases.

You will oversee CDM 2015 compliance, monitor contractor HSE performance and lead audits, risk reviews and interface coordination to drive safe, compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent Level 3).
• IOSH Membership (TechIOSH minimum).
• Experience with offshore wind or multi-contractor projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and UK HSE law.
• Experience auditing contractors under CDM regulations.
• Full GWO Certification including Enhanced First Aid and OEUK Medical.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent HSE assurance for offshore wind projects.
• Oversight of contractor and subcontractor HSE performance.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and assurance reviews.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work systems.
• Coordinate contractor interfaces and overlapping activities.
• Produce weekly HSE assurance and performance reports.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

HSE reporting

Contractor oversight

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or Level 6 qualification

CertIOSH or CMIOSH membership

Job description

HSE Expert (Principal Contractor) - Offshore Wind

2 Year Contract

Major Offshore Wind Development

Our client, an International offshore wind Developer is recruiting for a HSE Expert to provide independent Health, Safety and Environmental assurance on a large scale offshore wind project during both the onshore mobilisation and offshore execution phases.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned HSE professional with extensive experience in offshore wind, major construction projects and Principal Contractor oversight under CDM 2015 regulations.

The Role

Acting as the Principal Contractor's HSE representative, you will provide objective assurance, oversight and constructive challenge to ensure contractors and subcontractors are planning and executing work safely and in compliance with project requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting compliance with CDM 2015 Principal Contractor duties
• Monitoring contractor and subcontractor HSE performance
• Conducting site inspections, audits and assurance reviews
• Reviewing risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work systems
• Monitoring high risk activities including:
• Lifting operations
• Work at height
• Electrical isolation and stored energy controls
• Marine and offshore operations
• Simultaneous operations (SIMOPS)
• High-voltage commissioning activities
• Confined space entry
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Coordinating contractor interfaces and managing overlapping activities
• Escalating serious safety concerns and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Producing weekly HSE assurance and performance reports
• Supporting mobilisation readiness, emergency exercises and contractor reviews prior to offshore execution.

Requirements

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 qualification)
• IOSH Membership (TechIOSH minimum)
• Experience within offshore wind or complex multi-contractor construction projects
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015, UK HSE legislation and environmental requirements
• Experience auditing and monitoring contractors under CDM regulations
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and reporting skills
• Full GWO Certification including Enhanced First Aid
• Valid OEUK Medical including fitness assessment.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification
• CertIOSH or CMIOSH membership
• Root Cause Analysis training such as Taproot, Tripod or Kelvin TOPSET.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• A proactive and confident HSE professional
• Comfortable providing challenge while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Experienced in offshore and marine environments
• Able to influence contractor performance without compromising independence
• Passionate about driving a positive safety culture and continuous improvement.

Long-term offshore wind project

Predominantly onshore mobilisation phase before transition to offshore rotation