Safety Officer

• Conduct site inspections, PPE checks, and ensure safety equipment is maintained and compliant.
• Compile, review, and maintain HIRAs, H&S files, safety plans, emergency plans, and all required registers.
• Lead safety meetings, pre‑start briefings, inductions (including visitor/site), and weekly safety drills.
• Deliver engaging safety training, awareness campaigns, and promote behavioural‑based safety across teams.
• Drive SHOC card participation, encourage hazard identification, and recognise safe behaviours.
• Investigate incidents, gather evidence, and ensure accurate leading and lagging indicator reporting.
• Support internal and subcontractor audits, field leadership walks, and ensure adherence to national legislation and international diving guidelines.
• Compile weekly KPI and safety reports, submit tender H&S deliverables, and attend clarification meetings/briefings.
• Maintain communication loops—gathering feedback, addressing top injury trends, and continuously improving the safety programme.
• Support Class Society audits, ensure compliance with requirements, and assist with tender and operational SHEQ needs.

• Relevant experience in a Safety Officer related role.
• Relevant SHEQ certifications (SAMTRAC, Legal Liability, Construction Regulations), HIRA competence, incident investigation training, and SACPCMP registration.
• Strong knowledge of current HSE legislation, safety/quality management systems, and the diving & maritime sector.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong reporting, documentation, and administrative skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and confident client‑facing/interpersonal abilities.
• Able to lead investigations, conduct risk assessments, and support audits effectively.
• Highly organised with strong time‑management skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic, integrity, and high levels of organisational commitment.
• Adaptable, professional, and able to maintain a positive approach in demanding environments.

• Competitive benefits tailored to the division 
• Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation 
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions 
• Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability 

About Us: 
James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, we combine cutting-edge technology with deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers’ assets. 

JF Subtech, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, brings over 30 years of specialist subsea experience, delivering technical marine support for offshore and nearshore projects. We provide expert services across construction, inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM), and decommissioning for the global oil & gas, offshore wind, civil engineering, and marine sectors. 

Guided by our One James Fisher strategy, we’re building a more unified and sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving innovation and progress across all we do. 

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

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.