HSE Advisor

Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ) is one of the UK’s most ambitious decarbonisation projects, transforming depleted gas fields in the East Irish Sea into a world‑class carbon storage hub. By safely capturing, transporting and permanently storing CO₂ from heavy industry, MNZ will play a vital role in helping the UK achieve its net zero targets while supporting thousands of skilled jobs across the country.

Provides reliable HSE support, guidance, expert insights, strategic direction, and appropriate challenge to help enable commercialisation of Spirit’s portfolio of energy transition opportunities, including the MNZ carbon storage project in collaboration with Peak Cluster, formation of an integrated CO₂ shipping hub on Merseyside and/or at Port of Barrow, and the Barrow Energy Park development.

Location:

Aberdeen | Duration: 1 year contract | Contract Type: PAYE | Day Rate: TBC – Please only apply if you have existing right to work in the UK.

• Act as a role model for Spirit Energy’s Life Saving and House Rules and HSE Expectations, promoting a proactive and generative HSE culture through visible HSE leadership.
• Remain abreast of, and proactively contribute to, the evolution of HSE regulation pertinent to the development of carbon storage and other new energies projects being considered by the business.
• Provide specialist HSE input to improve infrastructure designs – both inherent safety and controls, via HAZIDs and HAZOPs, Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRAs), and review of pre‑FEED and FEED studies.
• Ensure in‑field activities (surveys, rig campaigns, vessel activities, etc.) are compliant with company policies, regulatory expectations, and the law; review work packs, conduct pre‑mobilisation inspections, and monitor during operations.
• Own the monitoring and reporting of HSE performance across all activities of the business, including those of other value chain participants, to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Be responsible for building and maintaining the project PLANC register.
• Ensure supply chain and contract management expectations are communicated and understood by relevant third parties and stakeholders; actively monitor and engage during contract execution.
• Think strategically about the long‑term trajectory of the business and proactively develop the company’s HSE policies accordingly.
• Provide HSE training, conduct accident/incident investigations, perform system audits and advise on HSE best practice.
• Assist in maintaining emergency response plans.
• Support the preparation of regulatory interventions to ensure compliance, contributing as necessary to required actions.
• Perform any other associated duties as reasonably required.

• Expertise in HSE regulation relevant to the development and operation of carbon storage and new energies infrastructure.
• Previous experience in an HSE and Technical role contributing to a multi‑disciplinary front‑end development team.
• Demonstrable track record of developing and executing pragmatic solutions and influencing others toward consensus.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, compliance, and emergency response routines and requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) or Diploma (preferred).
• Professional membership of a relevant institute or working toward it (e.g. IOSH).
• Offshore BOSIET and Medical certification.