About the Role
Strategic Resources' client, an Oil and Gas company, has a requirement for a Senior HSE Advisor to join their team at Barrow-in-Furness on a contract PAYE basis. They require someone to start ASAP until the end of September 2026, on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation. No accommodation or travel allowance is provided. The role provides direct, sustainable and reliable HSE support, guidance and appropriate challenge to operations.
Responsibilities
- Act as an ambassador for the Client's Life Saving and House Rules and HSE Expectations; promote a proactive and generative HSE culture through regular site visits and visible HSE leadership.
- Provide support to operational assets through HSE training, accident/incident investigation, system audits and advice on HSE best practice.
- Assist the HSE Manager in monitoring and reporting HSE performance across operations, identifying performance trends and improvement opportunities.
- Take responsibility for delivering identified HSE improvement plans.
- Assist with maintaining a positive safety culture and behavioural modification tools across the operational assets and the Field.
- Assist in maintaining emergency response plans and arrange (or assist in arranging) exercises to test the veracity of those plans.
- Support the preparation of regulator interventions to ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to any required actions arising.
- Ensure Safety Case and/or COMAH Report requirements are maintained within operations and compare any proposed modifications or changes against them before implementation.
- Assist in risk assessment of larger-scale work projects and provide advice on location- or company-specific requirements; review work packs for content and suitability before work commences.
- Ensure company supply chain and contract management expectations are communicated to and understood by relevant third parties and stakeholders, with active monitoring and engagement during contract execution.
Qualifications
- A passion for HSE and visible commitment to the Client's values and vision, demonstrated both internally and externally.
- Team player able to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
- Track record in developing and executing pragmatic solutions and influencing others toward consensus.
- Previous experience working with technically qualified HSE and technical (e.g. Well Engineering, Engineering and operational) professionals.
- Good knowledge of risk management, compliance and emergency response routines and requirements.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) or Diploma (preferred).
- Professional membership of a relevant institute, or working towards it (e.g. IOSH).
- Experience in either HSE or an operational/technical discipline.
- Experience across a number of operating and/or project phases.
- BOSIET/MIST/Offshore Medical (not mandatory).
Certifications
NEBOSH Certificate (minimum)
NEBOSH Diploma (preferred)
Skills
HSE Manager
Advisor
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