Project HSSE Manager

About the role

JERA Nex bp, a 50:50 joint venture between JERA and bp focused on offshore wind, is looking for a Project HSSE Manager in London. The role leads the implementation and maintenance of health, safety, security and environmental standards across all project phases, covering compliance, risk management and incident prevention, and promotes a strong safety culture among the project team, contractors and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the company's HSSE policy and embed its requirements in project activities
• Develop and maintain project-specific HSSE strategies, plans, procedures and documentation aligned with legislation, industry good practice and company standards
• Verify compliance with operating management systems, contractual requirements and applicable HSSE legislation
• Plan verification activities and run HSSE readiness reviews at project stage gates
• Identify, assess and mitigate HSSE risks across offshore construction, installation, maintenance and decommissioning
• Provide HSSE expertise for risk registers, risk assessments, method statements and control measures
• Lead and coordinate the Project HSSE Team, including rotations and coverage based on risk and operational needs
• Deliver HSSE training, campaigns, meetings and contractor forums, and ensure Life Saving Rules (or contractor equivalents) are implemented and monitored
• Lead investigations into incidents and near misses, identify root causes and ensure corrective actions are completed
• Monitor and report HSSE performance against KPIs, and ensure emergency response plans are established, maintained and tested
• Support vessel audits and suitability surveys, and manage the project HSSE budget
• Promote visible safety leadership through Leadership Safety Walks and a project HSSE recognition programme

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering or a related discipline
• At least five years of HSSE management experience, preferably in renewable energy, offshore wind or another offshore industry
• Demonstrable knowledge of HSSE legislation, standards and good practice for offshore operations
• Experience leading HSSE strategies, assurance activities, incident investigations, emergency response arrangements and performance reporting
• Fluency in English; Welsh is desirable

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of the UK CDM Regulations and experience applying them in project delivery
• Experience implementing UK Wind Turbine Safety Rules (WTSR) and High Voltage Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs/DSR) under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-influence skills

What we offer

• A challenging function with many responsibilities and variety
• The chance to develop into a specialist in your field
• Flexible working hours and location