HSSE Specialist
BH-553737
Posted: 02/11/2026
- Competitive
- Scotland Scotland Aberdeen
- Permanent
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Oil & Gas
HSSE Manager | Dyce, Aberdeen | Hybrid | Permanent
Aker Solutions is seeking an experienced HSSE Manager to support its Life Cycle projects across the UK and Angola. This senior role offers the opportunity to safeguard established operations while helping shape more agile, simplified and digitally enabled approaches to HSSE across a varied project portfolio.
Reporting to the VP, Head of HSSE, you will work closely with project and operational leaders to embed HSSE culture, strengthen assurance and ensure project activities meet company, client and legislative requirements. The position is based in Aberdeen on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days in the office and occasional travel depending on the Angola and offshore operational scope.
Key responsibilities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Aker Solutions is seeking an experienced HSSE Manager to support its Life Cycle projects across the UK and Angola. This senior role offers the opportunity to safeguard established operations while helping shape more agile, simplified and digitally enabled approaches to HSSE across a varied project portfolio.
Reporting to the VP, Head of HSSE, you will work closely with project and operational leaders to embed HSSE culture, strengthen assurance and ensure project activities meet company, client and legislative requirements. The position is based in Aberdeen on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days in the office and occasional travel depending on the Angola and offshore operational scope.
Key responsibilities
- Lead project HSSE planning and risk management through start-up, execution and close-out.
- Embed the HSSE Management System and HSSE requirements into project and operational procedures.
- Conduct and lead assurance activities, audits, inspections, management reviews and performance analysis.
- Lead or support incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action management.
- Drive practical improvement, digitisation and simplification across HSSE processes.
- Support environmental compliance, ESG activity, chemical management and monthly HSSE reporting.
- Build effective relationships across UK and Angola project and operational stakeholders.
- Substantial senior HSSE experience, ideally 10+ years, within Oil & Gas or a comparable energy environment.
- NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health and Safety, or an equivalent recognised qualification / level of experience.
- Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis capability, using Kelvin TOP-SET, 8D or an equivalent methodology.
- Lead Auditor qualification and practical working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- A forward-leaning, commercially aware and customer-focused approach, with evidence of improving how HSSE is delivered.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office tools. Synergi or comparable HSSE system knowledge is beneficial; SAP is not required.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.