Senior HSE Advisor
TR/082931
Posted: 07/07/2026
- PAYE
- Scotland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeen
- Contract
Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Senior HSE Advisor based in Barrow-in-Furness. This is an urgent requirement starting asap. It will be on a PAYE contract basis on a 2/2 rotation based at their Barrow terminal until the end of September. Candidates must be available to start at short notice and have current eligability to live and work in the UK.
Purpose Statement
To provide direct, sustainable, reliable HSE support, guidance and appropriate challenge to operations
Accountabilities
Acts as an ambassador for company Life Saving and House Rules and HSE Expectations. Promotes a proactive and generative HSE culture through regular site visits and visible HSE leadership.
Provides support to operational assets by way of provision of HSE training; accident/incident investigation; system audits and the provision of advice on HSE best practice
Assists HSE Manager in the monitoring and reporting of HSE performance across operations seeking to identify trends in performance and means to provide improvements.
Take responsibility for delivering identified improvement HSE improvement plans
Assists with the maintenance of a positive safety culture across the operational assets and the maintenance of behavioural modification tools in use across the Field.
Assists in the maintenance of emergency response plans for the operational assets. Arranges – or assists in the arrangement of – exercises to test the veracity of those plans.
Support the suitable preparation of regulator interventions to ensure regulatory compliance, contribute as necessary to any required actions arising.
Ensures that requirements of Safety Case and/or COMAH Report are maintained within operations and any proposed modifications or changes to operational practices are compared to Safety Case and/or COMAH Report before implementation.
Assists in risk assessment of larger scale work projects and provides advice on location or company specific requirements for such work prior to being undertaken. Reviews work packs for content and suitability before work commences.
Ensure company supply chain and contract management expectations are communicated and understood by relevant 3rd parties and stakeholders. Active monitoring and engagement during contract execution
Competencies and Qualifications
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
Good knowledge of risk management, compliance and emergency response routines and requirements
Good written and oral communication skills
Education
NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) or Diploma (preferred)
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
COMAH Site experience
A visible HSE leader
Someone who is used to supporting a site team through change
.revious experience of working with technically qualified HSE and Technical (e.g. Well Engineering, Engineering and operational) professionals
Certifications
BOSIET/MIST/Offshore Medical (not mandatory)
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/082931
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
To provide direct, sustainable, reliable HSE support, guidance and appropriate challenge to operations
Accountabilities
Acts as an ambassador for company Life Saving and House Rules and HSE Expectations. Promotes a proactive and generative HSE culture through regular site visits and visible HSE leadership.
Provides support to operational assets by way of provision of HSE training; accident/incident investigation; system audits and the provision of advice on HSE best practice
Assists HSE Manager in the monitoring and reporting of HSE performance across operations seeking to identify trends in performance and means to provide improvements.
Take responsibility for delivering identified improvement HSE improvement plans
Assists with the maintenance of a positive safety culture across the operational assets and the maintenance of behavioural modification tools in use across the Field.
Assists in the maintenance of emergency response plans for the operational assets. Arranges – or assists in the arrangement of – exercises to test the veracity of those plans.
Support the suitable preparation of regulator interventions to ensure regulatory compliance, contribute as necessary to any required actions arising.
Ensures that requirements of Safety Case and/or COMAH Report are maintained within operations and any proposed modifications or changes to operational practices are compared to Safety Case and/or COMAH Report before implementation.
Assists in risk assessment of larger scale work projects and provides advice on location or company specific requirements for such work prior to being undertaken. Reviews work packs for content and suitability before work commences.
Ensure company supply chain and contract management expectations are communicated and understood by relevant 3rd parties and stakeholders. Active monitoring and engagement during contract execution
Competencies and Qualifications
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
Good knowledge of risk management, compliance and emergency response routines and requirements
Good written and oral communication skills
Education
NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) or Diploma (preferred)
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
COMAH Site experience
A visible HSE leader
Someone who is used to supporting a site team through change
.revious experience of working with technically qualified HSE and Technical (e.g. Well Engineering, Engineering and operational) professionals
Certifications
BOSIET/MIST/Offshore Medical (not mandatory)
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/082931
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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