H&S Advisor - Offshore Experience
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Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk
Rotation: 14/7
Rate: £600 per day Umbrella PAYE plus accomodation
Start Date: February 2026
We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support offshore operations on a major marine construction project involving a jack-up barge and complex lifting activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional with strong offshore experience to join a dynamic team delivering critical marine and civils scopes.
The Role
Act as the on-board Health & Safety lead, ensuring all offshore operations are conducted safely and in line with statutory and project requirements.
Oversee lifting operations, supporting Lift Supervisors, Rigging Teams, and Barge Masters.
Conduct daily HSE inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
Monitor compliance with RAMS, work permits, and lifting plans.
Report on incidents, near misses, and non-conformances; drive corrective actions.
Support offshore management teams to plan safe execution of works on a jack-up barge.
Maintain accurate and timely HSE documentation and reporting for the project.
About You
Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor / HSE Advisor in offshore environments.
Direct experience working on jack-up barges, marine vessels, or offshore construction assets.
Strong knowledge of lifting operations, LOLER compliance, rigging interfaces, and lifting plans.
Offshore survival certification essential (e.g., BOSIET, FOET, GWO, OPITO).
NEBOSH qualification and valid CSCS card.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence safe behaviour on site.
Comfortable working offshore for extended rotations
- Location:
- Melton, Suffolk
- Salary:
- £550 /day
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering