HSE Advisor (QHSE)
Posted 23 hours 10 minutes ago by Matchtech
HSE Advisor (QHSE) - Offshore Wind (Contract)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (with offshore travel)
Duration: June 2026 - November 2026
Contract type: Inside IR35
Hours: 50 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
We are seeking a HSE Advisor to support offshore wind operations, providing expert guidance on health, safety and environmental matters across site activities. You will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with QHSE standards across both onshore and offshore environments.
Key Responsibilities- Provide professional HSE advice and support to site management
- Promote a proactive safety culture and high standards of environmental awareness
- Conduct inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analysis
- Support incident reporting processes and follow up actions
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (including RedOnline)
- Participate in audits and support closure of findings
- Assist in emergency preparedness, drills, and response planning
- Deliver toolbox talks, site briefings, and contribute to HSE meetings
- Support QHSE campaigns, initiatives, and continuous improvement projects
- Collaborate with wider QHSE teams across regions
- Relevant QHSE qualifications
- Experience within offshore or related industries (renewables preferred)
- Strong understanding of health and safety compliance and risk management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- IT literacy (Microsoft Office)
- Valid GWO Basic Safety Training (BST)
- HUET certification
- OGUK medical
- Chester Step Test (minimum score of 35)
Must be willing and able to travel offshore via vessel or helicopter.
Desirable- Auditor or investigation qualifications
- Experience in quality and environmental management
- Advanced safety training (First Aid, Working at Height, Confined Space Rescue)
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across all levels
- A proactive and safety-first mindset
- Ability to operate independently while contributing to a wider team
If you are an experienced HSE professional with offshore experience and are looking to contribute to a leading renewable energy operation, we would like to hear from you.