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.