Health & Safety Advisor in Sunbury-on-Thames

We're seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for an exciting UK based project! The role will be mainly based in London at our Clients offices or alternatively from Aberdeen with regular visits to London. The role is open on a contract basis.

The UK Hydrogen and Carbon Capture and Storage projects delivery unit (UK H2 & CCS) will undertake the blue hydrogen and carbon capture and storage projects in the North East of the UK. This will consist of building the carbon transport and storage business of the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP), building the power generating station and carbon capture plant for Net Zero Teesside (NZT) power, building the blue hydrogen project, H2Teesside, and the onshore Humber Carbon Capture Pipeline Project, which is a 130 kilometre high pressure, dense phase carbon transportation pipeline and associated above ground infrastructure, designed to support decarbonization of Humber Industrial Cluster.

The Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects aim to develop a network to enable the decarbonization of a cluster of carbon intensive businesses on Humber, by 2032, and deliver the UK’s first zero‑carbon industrial cluster. NEP will be the UK’s first commercial scale, full chain CCS project, and has the potential to capture up to 10 million tonnes (Mt) of carbon dioxide emissions per annum – making a significant contribution toward the UK reaching its net zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050.

The Health & Safety (H&S) Advisor role will support across the offshore NEP scope, including the CO2 export pipeline, subsea injection system and power and communications cable. This will include supporting detailed engineering activities with offshore EPC contractors, construction activities for the CO2 export pipeline landfall at Teesside, subsequent offshore vessel construction campaigns, commissioning activities and start‑up.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Lead HSE Advisor in the implementation and monitoring of HSE standards across contractor Execute activities
• Assisting in reviewing contractor HSE plans, procedures and risk assessments to ensure alignment with project and contractual requirements
• Supporting engagement with contractors to promote agreed HSE standards, systems and safe working practices during the Execute phase
• Assisting with the identification and management of higher hazard activities, ensuring controls are understood and applied in line with industry good practice
• Promoting a strong safety culture on site, including open reporting, workforce engagement and speaking up
• Supporting safe start‑up and early construction activities, including site inductions, toolbox talks and workforce briefings
• Participating in site inspections, audits and safety observations, escalating issues and deviations to the Lead HSE Advisor as required
• Supporting investigation of incidents, near misses and unsafe acts, and assisting with the tracking of corrective actions
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with contractors and the workforce to encourage cooperation and compliance
• Monitoring contractor activities to verify work is being undertaken in accordance with agreed standards and legal requirements
• Providing day‑to‑day HSE advice to site teams and contractors within own level of competence, seeking guidance where necessary

Qualifications

Expected

• Experience supporting HSE activities on construction or offshore projects in a high‑hazard environment
• Experience working with contractors and multiple disciplines on site
• A working knowledge of health and safety management systems and risk assessment processes
• Awareness of relevant UK H&S legislation and regulations applicable to offshore and/or construction activities
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage positively with site personnel and contractors
• Willingness to work offshore and on construction sites as required by the project

Desirable

• Occupational Health and Safety qualification (or working towards), e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH
• Exposure to offshore or energy‑related projects (e.g. offshore oil & gas, offshore wind, subsea construction)
• Membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant HSE professional body
• Previous experience on large infrastructure or energy projects
• Awareness of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Experience supporting audits, inspections or safety improvement initiatives