Lead HSE Advisor
TR/081519
Posted: 23/03/2026
- PAYE - Negotiable
- Scotland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeen
- Contract
Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Lead HSE Advisor based in Aberdeen. This will be an initial 6-month PAYE contract role with potential for longer-term extension.
Purpose Statement:
Provide direct, sustainable, reliable HSE leadership, support, guidance and appropriate challenge to operations
Lead and manage a team of HSE professionals across company.
Accountabilities:
HSE Program Implementation and Improvement:
Assure the implementation of company HSE programs, perform risk assessments, identify improvements, and share best practices.
Contribute HSE input to projects and integrity management (IM) processes.
Identify HSE training, communication, and evaluation processes while monitoring and analysing effectiveness.
Coordinate and manage HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to track and report performance, aiding management decisions and raising awareness across employees and contractors.
Align HSE strategies and policies with corporate objectives to support business growth and maintain compliance with regulations.
Implement and maintain the HSEQ Management System and Standards across operations for consistency and compliance.
Leverage digital tools and data analytics for real-time HSE performance monitoring and proactive risk management.
Audits and Compliance:
Conduct internal and external HSE audits, including contractor assessments, to ensure compliance and identify trends for continuous improvement.
Assess and maintain adequate offshore security provisions.
Provide expertise and oversight for radiation management.
Coordinate and manage HSE Intervention planning for On and Offshore assets.
Incident Management and Emergency Preparedness:
Coordinate incident investigations, ensuring appropriate levels of inquiry, corrective actions, and follow-up reporting.
Ensure emergency preparedness, conduct drills, and maintain crisis response readiness.
Perform nominated emergency response role/duties and maintain the necessary competencies to perform these duties.
Leadership and Culture:
Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical advice to line managers and HSEQ professionals while fostering a pro active safety culture.
Plan for future workforce capability, competence, and succession to build long-term operational effectiveness.
Ensure adherence to the Competence and Training framework, maintaining necessary competency levels within the team.
Manage HSE budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and risk-based decision-making.
Stay updated on HSE developments, industry best practices, and regulatory changes.
Significant contribution to a proactive culture of risk management and strengthening process safety barriers.
Align HSE strategies and policies with corporate objectives to support business growth and maintain compliance with ISO-14001 and OHSAS 18001.
Leverage digital tools and data analytics for real-time HSE performance monitoring and proactive risk management.
Perform any other reasonable activities that support the HSE agenda and company’s business objectives.
Performance Management & Development:
Leads the performance management process across their team; is clear on the strategic objectives of the organisation and communicates/clarifies the role their team plays in their delivery; ensures every employee has clear goals and objectives and are provided with continuous feedback in a timely, honest and constructive manner.
Role models and coaches their managers and teams in living the Values, demonstration of high standards of behaviour, performance management and employee development. Sponsors skills, competency and career development, in line with the organisation’s policy and process. Encourages development through lateral moves as well as challenging assignments and progression, fostering breadth and depth of skill and competency development.
Competencies:
A passion for HSE and visible commitment to company’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 to move towards consensus
Previous experience of 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
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Education:
NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) or Diploma (preferred)
Demonstrable experience working in the oil and Gas sector
Professional membership of relevant institute or working towards it (e.g. IOSH)
Work Experience:
Experience in either HSE or an operational/technical discipline
Experience across a number of known operating and/or project phases
Certifications:
BOSIET/MIST/Offshore Medical
contract position
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/081519
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Purpose Statement:
Provide direct, sustainable, reliable HSE leadership, support, guidance and appropriate challenge to operations
Lead and manage a team of HSE professionals across company.
Accountabilities:
HSE Program Implementation and Improvement:
Assure the implementation of company HSE programs, perform risk assessments, identify improvements, and share best practices.
Contribute HSE input to projects and integrity management (IM) processes.
Identify HSE training, communication, and evaluation processes while monitoring and analysing effectiveness.
Coordinate and manage HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to track and report performance, aiding management decisions and raising awareness across employees and contractors.
Align HSE strategies and policies with corporate objectives to support business growth and maintain compliance with regulations.
Implement and maintain the HSEQ Management System and Standards across operations for consistency and compliance.
Leverage digital tools and data analytics for real-time HSE performance monitoring and proactive risk management.
Audits and Compliance:
Conduct internal and external HSE audits, including contractor assessments, to ensure compliance and identify trends for continuous improvement.
Assess and maintain adequate offshore security provisions.
Provide expertise and oversight for radiation management.
Coordinate and manage HSE Intervention planning for On and Offshore assets.
Incident Management and Emergency Preparedness:
Coordinate incident investigations, ensuring appropriate levels of inquiry, corrective actions, and follow-up reporting.
Ensure emergency preparedness, conduct drills, and maintain crisis response readiness.
Perform nominated emergency response role/duties and maintain the necessary competencies to perform these duties.
Leadership and Culture:
Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical advice to line managers and HSEQ professionals while fostering a pro active safety culture.
Plan for future workforce capability, competence, and succession to build long-term operational effectiveness.
Ensure adherence to the Competence and Training framework, maintaining necessary competency levels within the team.
Manage HSE budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and risk-based decision-making.
Stay updated on HSE developments, industry best practices, and regulatory changes.
Significant contribution to a proactive culture of risk management and strengthening process safety barriers.
Align HSE strategies and policies with corporate objectives to support business growth and maintain compliance with ISO-14001 and OHSAS 18001.
Leverage digital tools and data analytics for real-time HSE performance monitoring and proactive risk management.
Perform any other reasonable activities that support the HSE agenda and company’s business objectives.
Performance Management & Development:
Leads the performance management process across their team; is clear on the strategic objectives of the organisation and communicates/clarifies the role their team plays in their delivery; ensures every employee has clear goals and objectives and are provided with continuous feedback in a timely, honest and constructive manner.
Role models and coaches their managers and teams in living the Values, demonstration of high standards of behaviour, performance management and employee development. Sponsors skills, competency and career development, in line with the organisation’s policy and process. Encourages development through lateral moves as well as challenging assignments and progression, fostering breadth and depth of skill and competency development.
Competencies:
A passion for HSE and visible commitment to company’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 to move towards consensus
Previous experience of 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
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Education:
NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) or Diploma (preferred)
Demonstrable experience working in the oil and Gas sector
Professional membership of relevant institute or working towards it (e.g. IOSH)
Work Experience:
Experience in either HSE or an operational/technical discipline
Experience across a number of known operating and/or project phases
Certifications:
BOSIET/MIST/Offshore Medical
contract position
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/081519
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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