HSE Advisor (QHSE)

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)

Overview

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

Requirements Essential

• 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)

Certifications

• 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)

What You Will Bring

• 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

Apply Now

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.