HSSEQ Manager

Venterra Group is a leading global wind energy services company, dedicated to accelerating the global energy transition by providing comprehensive services and expertise to the rapidly expanding wind industry.

Our diverse team of experts is committed to making net zero a reality, offering specialized services across the entire project lifecycle, including geoscience consultancy, environmental expertise, design services, project advisory, survey capabilities, and construction support.

We prioritize sustainability, safety, and quality in everything we do, reducing project risk, time, and cost for our clients.

• Shape the future of energy by working on groundbreaking renewables projects that are changing the world.
• Gain unique, full-spectrum experience from initial surveys to final construction.
• Go global and make a difference with our worldwide projects, offering diverse experiences, cultures, and challenges, with opportunities for international travel.
• Accelerate your career with access to cutting-edge training, mentorship from industry leaders, and a clear development path with opportunities to sharpen your skills in the renewables space.
• Be a force for good by joining a team where your values align with your work, committed to cultivating a culture of equality, diversity, and positive impact through our work.

Venterra Group's Geoscience team is made up of market-leading experts from Ordtek, GDG, and Partrac, offering unparalleled site characterisation, geoscience management, sediment processes, UXO management, and GIS and data services, tailored to meet the comprehensive needs of our clients.

Our Design team incorporates the design and analysis of foundations and substations for Floating and fixed Offshore Wind, Monopiles and Jackets, T&I, Onshore and Offshore substation design, and Onshore Renewables.

Our Advisory team incorporates services offered to wind farm developers at the early DEVEX stages, including Grid Advisory & Infrastructure Security, Development and Market Intelligence, Government Advisory, Business Case and Commercial Support, Due Diligence, Wind Resource & Energy Yield Analysis, and Project & Package Management.

The HSSEQ Manager will measure and report progress, driving forward the HSSEQ strategy and programme, working with key members of the Venterra teams and the Venterra Group functional HSSEQ team.

• Ensure applicable HSSEQ legislation and best practice is understood and applied to ensure organisational compliance throughout project delivery and within respective service line facilities.
• Develop, review, and continually improve the HSSEQ Management System.
• Coordinate, implement, and maintain all project HSSEQ documentation in accordance with the HSSEQ Management System.
• Comply with Client-specific HSE programmes, initiatives, or other external certification schemes.
• Provide expert advice on health, safety, and environmental matters in both onshore and offshore environments.
• Provide operational HSE support to relevant worksites, mobilisation sites, and vessels as required.
• Monitor and report on project HSSEQ performance, ensuring any potential deficiencies or urgent matters are brought to the attention of management.
• Manage internal and external audits, along with conducting verification activities to maintain operational HSSEQ compliance.
• Produce and deliver HSE inductions and associated project-related HSE training, ensuring active learning and distribution of critical HSE information.
• Monitor and advise/report on areas of non-compliance to legislation or adherence to the HSSEQ Management System.
• Monitor and oversee that all HSSEQ actions are suitable registered, monitored, and closed out in a timely manner.
• Be responsible for the process of identification, recording, investigation, and follow-up of HSSEQ-related incidents and accidents.
• Participate in the process for managing Sub-Contractor HSEQ performance.
• Continually promote and support improvements to HSSEQ culture and values of the business and its Clients.
• Support in design, delivery, and ongoing enterprise risk management activities and emergency response procedures.
• Proactively engage with Client HSSEQ teams to ensure a collaborative approach and alignment to HSSEQ management on contracts with potential need for interfacing on studies, workshops, investigations, reporting, data gathering, and general client liaison.
• Oversee and participate where required in project or site risk management processes in conjunction with project teams.
• Participate in tender/project risk review processes.
• Develop HSE material and campaigns for the purposes of knowledge sharing and promotion of best practices.
• Review and prepare analytics for leading and lagging indicators and identify/report any trends, ensuring that there is appropriate response to prevent future occurrence.
• Conduct and support HSE Leadership Visits to Client Sites onshore and offshore where applicable.
• Ensure HSSEQ performance data is accurate and available for inclusion within relevant reports within Venterra and externally as required.
• Provide input into the HSSEQ functional annual budget planning process.

• 5+ years in a discipline-related role.
• Industry experience.
• Health and Safety Diploma (NVQ Level 6) or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Chartered Member of IOSH.
• Experience and understanding of ISO Management Systems and Standards, HSE Legislation/Regulations, Risk Management Application, Auditing, Inspection, Incident Management, and Emergency Response.
• IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to provide training/coaching.
• Willingness to travel to worksites as required and work flexible hours to suit project requirements.
• Fluent in English (both written and oral).
• Enthusiastic attitude, excellent communication skills, and works well in teams.
• Able to adapt quickly to a fast-moving environment.