Job Roles

OFFSHORE WIND HSE ADVISER

Keeping offshore wind workers safe while protecting the environment.

Offshore Wind HSE Advisers ensure that offshore wind projects are delivered safely and responsibly. They help manage health, safety, and environmental risks across all stages of offshore wind development, from construction and installation to operations and maintenance.
Working both offshore and onshore, HSE advisers develop safety procedures, monitor compliance, and support teams to maintain safe working practices in complex and high-risk environments such as offshore vessels, wind turbines, and substations.
This role is ideal for people who are passionate about workplace safety, environmental responsibility, and supporting teams to operate safely in challenging environments.

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  • Develop and implement health, safety, and environmental procedures
  • Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections
  • Monitor compliance with safety regulations and company standards
  • Investigate incidents and recommend improvements
  • Deliver safety briefings and toolbox talks
  • Promote a strong safety culture among offshore teams

Location:

  • Offshore wind farms
  • Installation vessels and offshore substations
  • Onshore wind farm operations bases
  • Construction sites and project offices

Work Pattern:

  • Combination of office-based planning and offshore site visits
  • Offshore rotations may be required during construction phases
  • Travel between project locations

Conditions:

  • Safety-critical working environments
  • Exposure to offshore weather and marine conditions
  • Interaction with multidisciplinary teams

Team Structure:

You will work alongside:

  • Project managers
  • Offshore construction teams
  • Wind turbine technicians
  • Environmental advisers
  • Marine operations teams

Essential

  • Health and safety management
  • Risk assessment and hazard identification
  • Incident investigation
  • Communication and training skills
  • Knowledge of safety regulations
  • Attention to detail

Useful

  • Offshore safety procedures knowledge
  • Environmental management awareness
  • Safety auditing and inspection experience
  • Emergency response planning
  • Leadership and coaching skills

College/University Routes

  • Degree or diploma in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or Engineering

Professional Training Routes

  • NEBOSH health and safety qualifications
  • IOSH training and certification

Industry Transition Routes

  • Oil and gas safety roles
  • Construction health and safety
  • Manufacturing or industrial safety
  • Maritime safety roles

College/University Routes

  • Degree or diploma in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or Engineering

Professional Training Routes

  • NEBOSH health and safety qualifications
  • IOSH training and certification

Industry Transition Routes

  • Oil and gas safety roles
  • Construction health and safety
  • Manufacturing or industrial safety
  • Maritime safety roles

HSE Adviser - Energy Insider video

Salary levels and career progression

Salary Range (Scotland)

  • Junior HSE Adviser: £35,000 – £45,000

  • HSE Adviser: £45,000 – £60,000

  • Senior HSE Adviser / HSE Manager: £60,000 – £80,000+

Career Path

  • Senior HSE Adviser

  • HSE ManagerOffshore Construction Safety Manager

  • Regional HSE Director

  • Corporate Safety Leadership Roles

The video on the left is from Energy Insider and talks about the HSE Adviser role for offshore and features an interview with Ross Mcfarlane, a QHSE Manager with offshore engineering company, Aratellus. 

Chloe Knight, HSE Adviser at Global E&C

Relevant training courses

  • NEBOSH National General Certificate Occupational Health & Safety – find out more here
  • Offshore Wind Farm O&M Management, Health, Safety & Environment – find out more here
  • H&S Management – Offshore Wind – find out more here
  • NEBOSH HSE Introduction to Incident Investigation – find out more here

 

The video on the right features HSE Adviser, Chole Knight from Global E&C