Senior HSE Advisor

BP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BP in London is seeking a Senior HSE Advisor to join our Supply, Trading & Shipping (ST&S) business. You will apply your HSE and operational experience to help the business understand risks and support safe, reliable and compliant operations.

The role is senior and autonomous, with no direct people management. You will engage with partners across ST&S and the wider BP organisation, covering refining products, trading Europe & Africa, and global gas/energy activities while advancing low-carbon

Qualifications

• Professional HSE experience in high-hazard settings.
• Hands-on site experience is highly valued.
• Strong understanding of safety management systems and regulations.
• Ability to engage with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE assessments for opportunities and projects.
• Input HSE and risk considerations into deals and approvals.
• Assess risks in third-party storage, pipelines, and logistics.
• Advise on risk profiles of facilities and mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with commercial, originators and project teams.
• Help develop approaches to ensure HSE compliance.
• Promote bp HSE requirements and local practices.
• Build networks across HSE and technical teams.

Skills

HSE expertise

Operational risk

Site experience

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Entity: Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group: HSSE Group

Job Description: Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

About the role

We're looking for a Senior HSE Advisor to join our Supply, Trading & Shipping (ST&S) business in London. This is a senior, highly autonomous role where you'll use your HSE and operational experience to help the business understand risks, make informed decisions and support safe, reliable and compliant operations.

Although this is an Advisor position, the scope is broad and senior. You'll work independently, contribute to key decisions and projects, and engage with partners across ST&S and the wider bp organisation. The position does not have direct people-management responsibility, allowing you to focus on technical HSE leadership, influence and business partnership.

You'll primarily support Refining Products, Trading Europe & Africa and the global Gas, Power, Trading International businesses. Your work will cover established hydrocarbon operations alongside evolving areas such as low-carbon energy, batteries, wind, biofuels and new business opportunities.

You'll assess HSE and operational risks associated with commercial opportunities, projects and third-party operations, helping teams understand potential exposure and identify practical ways to manage and mitigate risk.

The role offers an opportunity to work across different countries, businesses and subject areas, partnering with commercial teams, originators, HSE and engineering specialists, Safety & Operational Risk Assurance, Security, Ethics & Compliance and Legal.

What you'll do

• Lead and participate in HSE assessments of commercial opportunities, projects and third-party operated facilities, identifying risks and supporting effective mitigation.
• Provide HSE and operational risk input into new counterparties, deals, activities and projects through the ST&S Assurance and Approvals process.
• Assess risks connected with areas including third-party storage, Non-Operated Joint Ventures, pipelines, trucking and rail.
• Support opportunities associated with evolving and lower-carbon energy activities, applying your existing HSE expertise while continuing to develop your knowledge of new technologies.
• Advise the business on the suitability and risk profile of third-party facilities and the effectiveness of proposed risk-mitigation measures.
• Work closely with commercial teams, originators, third-party facilities and project teams to support the resolution of actions arising from assessments.
• Help develop and implement approaches that support compliance with HSE standards, practices and procedures.
• Support understanding and implementation of bp HSE requirements and local practices.
• Build strong relationships and networks across HSE, commercial and technical teams, sharing knowledge and good practice.
• Use your operational experience to provide pragmatic, credible HSE advice, including in situations where an assessment may be desk-based rather than conducted through a physical site visit.

What you'll bring

• We're looking for someone who can combine strong HSE knowledge with genuine operational experience and translate that experience into practical advice for the business. Hands-on site experience was identified as particularly valuable for this position.
• Professional HSE or related operational experience gained within a high-hazard environment such as oil and gas, chemicals, logistics, manufacturing or another relevant industry.
• Practical experience of operational or site-based HSE and the ability to identify, understand and help mitigate operational risk.
• Strong knowledge of HSE risk and mitigation, safety management systems, regulations and relevant reporting requirements.
• The confidence to engage constructively with senior leaders and commercially focused teams, providing credible advice and influencing decisions.
• Strong communication, listening, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively with partners at different levels and across multiple functions.
• A curious and adaptable attitude, with an interest in developing your knowledge as technologies, energy solutions and business activities evolve.

Why Join Us?

At bp, you'll be part of an inclusive and collaborative culture where learning, development and wellbeing are prioritised. We offer flexible working, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful impact. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. Ready to help shape the stori