HSE Manager - Offshore Energy
3 days ago
Weybridge
Company Description Our client is a global leader in offshore construction, dredging and installation services. They have a long history of performing significant international projects. Offshore Energy is now one of their key strategic growth areas for the company. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading organisation as they focus their operations across the UK and Europe. They are now looking to engage an experienced HSE Manager to lead and oversee all elements of Health, Safety and Environment, across all of their offshore energy rock installation projects in the UK and Europe. This role will cover projects from planning through to execution, ensuring delivery of these projects are in accordance with our clients HSE standards, local regulations and laws, as well as the contract and client specifications. This role requires leadership, technical expertise in HSE for marine operations and experience and detailed knowledge of UK and EU HSE requirements and laws. The HSE Manager will report to the Global Project Director. Key Responsibilities Project Planning and Execution: • Develop detailed project HSE plans, training, and budget for offshore wind rock installation projects in the UK and EU., • Be able to act independently in the region, whilst maintaining strong coordination and reporting to the Global Project Director and their USD based Head Office., • Be a subject matter expert in the application of offshore regulatory HSE compliance within the UK and EU region., • Act as the focal point for client HSE communication within the UK and EU. Team Leadership: • Provide leadership, subject matter expertise and guidance for all matters related to HSE, within the Offshore Energy team., • Foster a culture of safety and compliance within the applicable regulatory standards., • Work seamlessly within the clients broader safety team worldwide and ensure HSE messaging and campaigns from their Head Office are disseminated effectively in the UK and EU team. Stakeholder Management: • Serve as the company’s primary point of HSE contact for clients and suppliers within the UK and EU region., • Attend key client or project meetings (such as kick-off meetings, safety leadership meetings, HSE workshops and key project meetings)., • Prepare and deliver progress reports, risk assessments and other updates. Operational Oversight: • Verification of vessel HSE readiness in accordance with applicable laws, the client contract and project requirements., • Conduct HSE audits as required. (Including suppliers, such as rock supply vendors.), • Identify when safety interventions are required and lead appropriate remedial actions and improvement plans., • Assurance of compliance to applicable laws, regulation, and local requirements., • Manage project risks, reporting project status, and keeping senior management continuously updated about major HSE risks and issues and developing plans for mitigation and resolution., • Ensuring the business is compliant when operating in the UK and EU region. HSE Policies & Reporting: • Develop comprehensive HSE Policies, that ensure compliance with ISO and the offshore maritime sector., • Work alongside the wider HSE team, to support accurate HSE reporting for the Offshore Energy business., • Provide HSE reporting as required by local regulations and laws, as they apply to our project delivery in the UK/EU region., • Oragnise or provide any HSE training required to the project delivery team, to mitigate any areas of weakness. Preferred Qualifications & Experience • Ideally a bachelor’s degree in HSE, or related field. (Or equivalent education and background combination.), • 10+ years’ work experience with HSE, ideally from relevant fields of industry (i.e.; construction, maritime, offshore, energy and infrastructure industries), • Experience with ISO certified companies or structures required., • Current HSE relevant certification and evidence of ongoing Continue Professional Development. (CPD) Skills & Competencies • Excellent leadership and communication skills, both written and verbal., • Strong knowledge of ISO standards and marine regulatory compliance, particularly in UK & Europe., • Ability to clearly identify, assess and mitigate HSE operational risks., • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities., • Professional analytical and modelling skills., • Ability to plan and schedule HSE work and activities in advance, to eliminate or limit “show-stopper” surprises., • Ability to work under pressure and in challenging offshore environments., • Ability to inspire confidence and trust in others., • Ability to work effectively under pressure, ambiguity and complexity., • Unquestioned integrity and personal values. Travel & Conditions • Based from the clients UK office in Surrey with hybrid working, and the ability to work in dynamic offshore environments, with travel internationally., • Remote work, or WFH possible (2 days per week on average) if required. 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