Senior QHSE Adviser
Reference: 978040
Location: London
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Oil & Gas
Description
Simpson Booth is delighted to be supporting our client, an independent oil and gas company with international operations, in the recruitment of an experienced Senior QHSE Adviser.
The Role
To provide company-wide leadership on quality, health, safety, and environmental (QHSE) matters. Ensure clear expectations, practical guidance, and appropriate assurance mechanisms are in place to protect people and the environment, support dependable asset operations, and enable safe and responsible delivery. The remit spans corporate workplaces and every stage of the asset lifecycle, from initial development through construction and commissioning to maintenance, modification, and eventual decommissioning.
Oversee the day-to-day operation of the QHSE function, including its management systems, advisory support, assurance activities, performance reporting, and continuous improvement priorities. Partner with Delivery and Operations leaders to ensure QHSE controls are effectively implemented and embedded across the business. Develop the function in line with business growth, provide constructive challenge to decision-making, and promptly escalate material risks to the appropriate leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement and maintain QHSE management systems, plans, policies and procedures across corporate, business development and project activities.
Provide QHSE assurance and oversight, ensuring compliance with company standards, legal requirements and industry best practice.
Oversee employee health, safety and security requirements.
Lead environmental permitting processes, including environmental and social impact assessments, and liaise with regulators and relevant industry bodies.
Represent the organisation in all HSEC matters relating to joint ventures and equity positions.
Prepare quarterly and annual QHSE reports to support regulatory compliance and internal governance.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of QHSE performance to internal and external stakeholders.
Support delivery of emissions management targets.
Work with partners to ensure HSE risks are effectively managed and aligned with legal requirements and company standards.
Provide quality assurance oversight across corporate and project activities, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Maintain emergency response and crisis management arrangements, including incident management procedures, response plans, drills, exercises, training and post‑incident reviews.
Lead and coordinate reporting and investigation of QHSE incidents and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective/preventive actions are implemented and tracked to closure.
Key Requirements
Skills & Experience
Education:
Degree in a relevant discipline (environment, health & safety, engineering).
Business management qualification (desirable).
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Relevant experience within the oil and gas industry.
Strong experience in incident investigation and root‑cause analysis.
Experience working with non‑operated assets, joint ventures and partner organisations.
Strong report‑writing, influencing and stakeholder‑management skills.
Willingness and ability to undertake international travel when required.
Due to current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that in the instance you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, you are to consider your application unsuccessful at this time.