HSSE & Q Advisor – Offshore

About the role

Fugro is seeking an experienced HSSE & Q Advisor to support offshore geophysical and geotechnical vessel operations in the United Arab Emirates. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure health, safety, security, environment and quality standards are met while driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day HSSE tasks, processes and systems under senior advisor guidance.
• Collect data and observations for performance reporting, monitoring and learning.
• Provide HSSE assistance to operational crews during vessel operations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to minimise disruptions, enhance emergency preparedness and improve HSSE performance.
• Assist in operationalising HSSE and Q programmes on assigned projects or locations.
• Facilitate risk assessments and help develop effective prevention and mitigation controls.
• Promote a proactive risk‑management culture and build strong relationships with operational teams.
• Act as HSSE advisor, analysing situations and making recommendations.
• Support a psychologically safe environment for reporting HSSE challenges.
• Assist in reporting HSSE metrics relevant to projects or locations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of HSSE experience, including at least 2 years in offshore or marine operations.
• Experience in high‑risk industries such as oil & gas, renewables, or seismic surveying.
• Familiarity with vessel operations, risk management and international standards.
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership abilities.

Required skills

• Risk management
• Performance reporting
• Project management
• International standards
• BOSIET
• HSSE
• IOSH
• NEBOSH
• Maritime Basic STCW