HSEQ Manager - Energy Services

HSEQ Manager – Energy Services

Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire

Full-Time, Permanent

About Us

James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport.

We are relied on to help our customers deliver on their promises and realise their ambitions safely, efficiently and responsibly.

We have a strong heritage built on the foundations of our people and innovation. Alongside our valuable partnerships with customers, communities and suppliers, we are embedding a more sustainable approach across our business.

Our strategy is centred around the One James Fisher ambition. We are building a stronger, more cohesive engineering service company operating in the Blue Economy.

• The Energy Division provides safe, sustainable products and services for two core markets, oil and gas and renewables.
• The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support capabilities, for the defence and commercial diving markets.
• Maritime Transport is a leading provider of global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship (STS) transfer services.

Together, we are building a brighter, bolder and more innovative future.

The Role

Join us as a key leader in shaping the future of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) across our global Energy Services. This is more than a compliance role — it’s a strategic opportunity to champion a proactive safety culture, drive innovation, and embed HSEQ excellence into every aspect of our daily operations.

You’ll lead the global HSEQ agenda, ensuring consistency and continuous improvement across locations. Through strong leadership and collaboration, you’ll enhance employee engagement, elevate reporting standards, and reduce incidents — making a difference to our people and our performance.

Principle Accountabilities

• Develop and deliver the HSEQ strategy in alignment with divisional and group objectives
• Lead and manage regional HSE Advisors, ensuring consistent global application of policies and procedures
• Monitor, analyse, and report HSEQ performance, trends, and KPIs to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with legislation, industry standards, and client-specific requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and foster a proactive, safety-first culture across all operations.
• Embed HSEQ into daily business practices and support integration of management system
• Oversee incident investigations, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and timely reporting
• Support environmental and sustainability initiatives, including health surveillance programmes
• Provide expert guidance to operational teams, including audits, risk assessments, and project mobilisation
• Represent Energy Services in internal and external HSEQ forums, audits, and vendor approvals

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a senior HSEQ leadership position, ideally within the energy, marine or industrial services sector
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, while confidentially influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across multi-site operations
• HSEQ-related qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or NVQ Certificate/Diploma)
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU HSE legislation, regulations and industry best practices
• ISO management systems experience
• Internal auditor qualification and audit experience
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies experience
• Adaptable and resilient in dynamic, operations-focused environments
• Knowledge of offshore and subsea operations
• Committed to promoting a culture of HSEQ excellence

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube

Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here