Project HSSE Manager

Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! JERA Nex bp is a new joint venture between JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, and bp, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Established to unlock the potential of offshore wind across the globe, our talented team, exciting pipeline and solid capital commitment give us the potential to become one of the world’s most successful offshore wind companies. 

We entered the market with a portfolio of operational and development assets, alongside the resources, capabilities and resilience to deliver offshore wind energy at scale. 

 

Why this role matters 

The Project HSSE Manager leads the implementation and maintenance of health, safety, security and environmental standards across all project phases. The role provides oversight of compliance, risk management and incident prevention, while promoting a strong safety culture across the project team, contractors and subcontractors. The role also champions the company's safety leadership principles and Life Saving Rules.

In this role you will: 

·        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 corporate and project Operating Management Systems, contractual requirements and applicable HSSE legislation.

·        Plan verification activities and conduct HSSE readiness reviews at project stage gates.

·        Identify, assess and mitigate HSSE risks across offshore construction, installation, maintenance and decommissioning activities.

·        Provide HSSE expertise for project risk registers, risk assessments, method statements and control measures.

·        Lead and coordinate the Project HSSE Team, including team rotations and coverage based on project risk and operational needs.

·        Develop and deliver HSSE training, campaigns, meetings and contractor forums to strengthen awareness and safe working practices.

·        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, analyse and report HSSE performance against agreed KPIs, highlighting gaps and improvement priorities to project leadership.

·        Ensure emergency response plans are established, maintained and tested through regular exercises.

·        Support vessel audits and suitability surveys and provide HSSE expertise across wind farm construction disciplines.

·        Build constructive relationships with contractors, regulators, clients, local communities and industry partners.

·        Manage the project HSSE budget and align expenditure with agreed priorities and project requirements.

·        Promote visible safety leadership through Leadership Safety Walks and a project HSSE recognition programme.

Requirements

To be successful in the role you will bring: 

·        A 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 applicable to offshore operations.

·        Sound knowledge of the UK Construction, Design and Management (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) in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

·        Experience leading HSSE strategies, assurance activities, incident investigations, emergency response arrangements and performance reporting.

·        Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

·        The ability to work effectively with project teams, contractors, subcontractors, regulators and industry partners.

·        Fluency in English. Welsh language proficiency is desirable.

What you can expect from us: 

Working at JERA Nex bp means being part of a global leader in offshore wind, where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability drive everything we do. You’ll enjoy: 

·        A position in a stimulating professional environment within a sustainable, fast-growing international industry that has a long-term ambition to contribute to global decarbonization.

·        A challenging function with a lot of responsibilities and variety.

·        The ability to develop your personal and professional skills to become a specialist in your chosen field of expertise.

·        We believe in the benefit of flexible working hours and location.

 

As we build our company, we are driven by:  

Care for each other and our world – we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas 

A spirit of ingenuity - we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible 

A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind – we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries & communities we serve. 

 

About JERA Nex bp 

JERA Nex bp is a purpose-built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high-quality, competitive projects. 

A 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, JERA Nex bp is an end-to-end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in operating offshore wind projects.  

Headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, Asia, and Australia, JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of operational and development projects across nine countries, and draws on a rich heritage of pioneering offshore wind in Asia Pacific and the North Sea.