Offshore EHS Specialist

• Location: Offshore – Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
• Sector: Offshore Wind / Renewable Energy
• Length: 6 months (with a likely further 6-month extension)
• Rates: £60 – £70 per hour
• Start date: Q4 2025

Turner Lovell is seeking an experienced and proactive Offshore EHS Specialist to support one of our major clients in the offshore renewable energy sector. This position plays a critical role in the safe coordination and oversight of offshore activities, with a specific focus on creating, managing, and monitoring Permit to Work (PTW) systems and applications aboard a jack-up barge.

You will act as the primary EHS representative for a core team of 20+ personnel (plus external subcontractors and service teams), ensuring welfare standards are maintained and safe systems of work are implemented in collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

This is a rotational position, 2 weeks offshore / 2 weeks off, working directly with the Principal Contractor (PC) and interfacing with various contractors operating on the offshore compound.

Key Responsibilities

• PTW Management: Lead the creation, coordination, and monitoring of all Permit to Work applications; ensure they are aligned with company and regulatory requirements.
• Safety Oversight: Provide visible EHS leadership and guidance to all offshore teams, promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Welfare Monitoring: Conduct regular welfare checks to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of offshore personnel.
• Daily Interface: Act as a liaison between the core team, subcontractors, and the PC to ensure consistent EHS practices across the jack-up barge.
• Site Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular EHS inspections and audits; follow up on findings to ensure close-out and continuous improvement.
• Incident Investigation: Support or lead investigations into near-misses or incidents using recognised root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., TopSet, TapRoot).
• Emergency Preparedness: Participate in and evaluate drills and emergency response readiness.
• Reporting & Analysis: Maintain accurate records of PTWs, observations, inspections, and EHS metrics; identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Induction & Training: Deliver safety inductions and toolbox talks to personnel and contractors as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an EHS Advisor or Specialist on offshore wind, oil & gas, or marine construction projects.
• Deep understanding of Permit to Work systems, with hands-on experience in creation and enforcement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to liaise effectively with multi-company teams in a high-risk environment.
• Relevant EHS qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma, IOSH, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with UK HSE regulations and offshore safety practices.
• Auditor training (ISO 45001 or similar) is beneficial.
• Incident investigation training (TopSet, TapRoot) is an advantage.
• Must be certified to work offshore (BOSIET, GWO, medical).

If this sounds like it could be your next challenge on a large-scale renewable energy project and you are available from Q4 2025, please apply or Maddie Jacob at madeleine.jacob@turnerlovell.com / 0207 448 1100 for further information.