Position: QHSSE Advisor
Locations: Aberdeen, Newcastle, Lowestoft
Type: Permanent
Salary: £45 -£48K
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The below job description will outline this position of: QHSSE Advisor
Typically, this person will provide professional QHSSE support across fleet and onshore operations, ensuring compliance with statutory, flag, class and client requirements, whilst supporting the continual improvement of the company’s Integrated Management System. The successful candidate will act as a visible QHSSE leader, promoting safe and efficient operations across the business.
HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.
Duties and responsibilities of the QHSSE Advisor:
* Support the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the Integrated Management System (IMS)
* Provide QHSSE guidance and support to vessel and shore-based team
* Conduct internal audits, inspections and assurance visits across fleet and onshore operations
* Coordinate and support external audits including ISM, ISPS, ISO, flag, class and client inspections
* Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action processes
* Analyse QHSSE trends and performance data to support management reporting
* Assist with risk assessments, method statements and operational safety reviews
* Promote proactive hazard identification and workforce engagement initiatives
* Deliver QHSSE inductions, toolbox talks and training activities
* Support emergency response planning, drills and environmental compliance activities
* Assist with departmental budget planning and cost control activities
Qualifications and requirements for the QHSSE Advisor:
* Nautical Officer or Marine Engineer Certificate, or recognised safety qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate
* Formal ISM and Safety Auditor training
* Previous experience within marine, offshore or QHSSE advisory environments
* Strong understanding of maritime legislation including ISM, ISPS and MARPOL
* Experience conducting audits and supporting compliance activities
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and QHSSE reporting systems
* Excellent communication, investigation and report writing skills
* Practical and solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
* Willingness to travel in support of operational requirements
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role