Overview
The Senior Health Safety Environment Advisor will serve as the Principal Contractor's HSE representative on a significant offshore wind development project, overseeing both the onshore mobilization and offshore execution phases. This role involves providing independent health, safety, and environmental assurance, ensuring adherence to project requirements while collaborating with contractors and subcontractors to promote safety and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Support compliance with CDM 2015 Principal Contractor duties.
- Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE performance.
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and assurance reviews.
- Review risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work systems.
- Monitor high-risk activities including lifting operations and work at height.
- Coordinate contractor interfaces and manage overlapping activities.
- Produce weekly HSE assurance and performance reports.
- Support mobilization readiness and emergency exercises prior to offshore execution.
Requirements
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 qualification).
- IOSH Membership (TechIOSH minimum).
- Experience in 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.
- Full GWO Certification including Enhanced First Aid.
- Valid OEUK Medical including fitness assessment.
- Proven ability in stakeholder engagement and reporting.