Project HSSE Manager

At VARD, we create innovative and sustainable solutions for the global maritime industry. Combining engineering excellence, cutting-edge technology, and strong teamwork, we design and build some of the world’s most advanced vessels.

At the same time, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster an inclusive and supportive environment where talents can grow, ideas are valued, and individuals are empowered to make an impact.

We are currently looking for a Project HSSE Manager to join our team, for one of our newbuild projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise, collaborate with skilled colleagues, and contribute to an exciting project across the VARD value chain. The Trinity House newbuild project is a 3-year program for building two multi-function Buoy and Lighthouse maintenance vessel for the British maritime safety and welfare organization Trinity House. The role will coordinate and verify project compliance with contractual HSSE requirements, applicable legislation, VARD management-system requirements, and agreed client expectations throughout engineering, construction, commissioning and trials.

The role will report functionally to the Project Manager throughout the lifespan of the project, and report formally to the HSEQ organization at Vard Group AS. The employee will therefor get other roles when the Trinity House project is finished.

Ready to make an impact at VARD?

Duties and responsibilities

• Act as the project HSSE focal point and liaise with Trinity House on HSSE matters.
• Develop, maintain and follow up on the approved Project HSSE Plan, including risk-assessment methods, measurable targets, audits and performance reporting.
• Ensure hazards are identified, assessed and eliminated where possible, or controlled through formal planning and safe working procedures.
• Coordinate HSSE requirements across VARD, subcontractors and suppliers, and verify that personnel are competent to perform their tasks safely.
• Plan and conduct inspections and audits; share results as agreed and follow corrective actions through verified closure.
• Monitor incidents, near misses, environmental performance and project KPIs; support investigations, root-cause analysis and lessons learned.
• Coordinate HSSE induction, training, emergency preparedness and controls for high-risk work, commissioning, harbor trials and sea trials.
• Prepare concise HSSE status reports and support client, internal and third-party reviews.

The main place of work place are Vard Headquarter and the outfitting Yard.
Travel in connection with supplier follow-up, as well as an assignment in Romania during hull construction, must be expected.

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education in HSE, engineering or environmental management
• Formal HSSE qualification is an advantage.
• Relevant experience from shipbuilding or other complex industrial projects.
• Practical experience with contractor assurance, risk assessment, incident investigation, audits and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 systems.
  

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above. 

This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Personal qualities

• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship.
• Structured, visible and solution-oriented, with strong integrity and the ability to influence across organizational levels.
• Excellent written and spoken English

Our commitment to you

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment 
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance packages
• Flexible work from home policy 
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home 
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with Social by VARD you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few. 

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us! 

Kontaktinformasjon

Magne O. Bakke, Senior Vice President HSEQ, +47 901 99 169
Kjetil Clementsen, Vice President HR & Organization, +47 408 45 421

Arbeidssted

Skansekaia 2
6002 Ålesund

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Vard Group AS

Referansenr.: 5189218597
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Regular
Søknadsfrist: 18.10.2026