Specialist Inspector - Offshore Human Factors

Specialist Inspector - Offshore Human Factors (Band 3/SEO)
Health and Safety Executive Apply before Midday on Monday 2nd February 2026

Salary £73,335 - £77,003

Non-Standard

B.This role currently attracts an offshore market supplement up to a maximum of £5,000 which is non-pensionable and non-consolidated. It is subject to review annually in HSE's October pay offer.

Relocation to Aberdeen will attract a relocation allowance up to £15,000 for eligible candidates.

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Permanent

HSE - Energy Division (ED)
Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time2 Positions Location Aberdeen , Ashford (Kent), Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bootle, Bristol, Cardiff, Carlisle, Carmarthen, Chelmsford, Crewe, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxted, Plymouth, Sheffield, Wrexham, York About the jobJob description

Key Responsibilities Assessment of safety cases drawing conclusions as a subject matter expert on the adequacy of the demonstration, raising issues, or considering future inspection work. Human Factors topic discipline involvement includes assessment of risk assessment of HF aspects of major hazard risk identification and risk control; design of interfaces, control systems, control rooms and other safety critical equipment and management systems relating to ensuring reliable human behaviour.

Investigations of incidents or complaints as a Human Factors topic specialist in a multi-disciplinary investigation team dealing with evidence gathering, enforcement, prosecutions and supporting others as necessary on technical aspects. Preparation of technical reports / expert evidence for various levels of legal proceedings. Inspections (both onshore and offshore) as part of a multi-discipline team, to identify risk and underlying issues and make judgements about the adequacy of control measures, completing reports and issuing different levels of enforcement depending on the risk present.

Provision of expert advice on health and safety matters associated with Human Factors within Energy Division, HSE, industry and other relevant stakeholders.

Specialist Training Programme You will be supported by your manager and colleagues to understand your role in HSE, develop your skills, and support you in your continuing professional development. For the legal requirements of the role, you will be enrolled on the Specialist Training Programme (STP) and will be required to study for and successfully complete a formal assessment. We also have a strong focus on ongoing technical CPD and training in our core subject areas.

Person specification

Essential Skills and Criteria Substantial knowledge and practical experience of undertaking HF work in the offshore, or other major accident hazard industry, specifically in the management of health and safety risks. Practical experience of applying the principles of HF to engineering design or modification projects. Practical experience of assessing human reliability, both qualitatively and quantitively, in the context of major accident risk assessments.

Practical experience of using HF methods for example, in the management of workload, fatigue, procedures, workplace assessments, staffing levels, organisational change, critical communications and investigation. Interact at ease with personnel from offshore operational level to senior management during inspections and investigations; and work with other technical disciplines within HSE and duty holders at all levels. Network and communicate effectively as part of a team and present to technical audiences on offshore human factors topics.

Put together reasoned and evidenced arguments, verbally and in writing. Represent HSE as an expert within offshore related stakeholder groups.

Travel and Working Patterns This is a full-time role and, you will be required to spend periods of time offshore, including overnight stays, approximately 6 - 8 times a year.

You will travel from Aberdeen by helicopter or marine access to offshore installations, and floating production and non-production installations, for anything from one to four days at a time and…