SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR

Cetec Energy; Denmark; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cetec Energy is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to lead environmental assessments for offshore oil & gas projects in Denmark. The role requires 10+ years in EIA and strong marine environment experience, coordinating external consultants and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will integrate environmental requirements into project planning, advise senior management, and support biodiversity and performance reporting across HSE activities. Danish knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and environmental management.
• Strong background in marine environments and offshore development projects.
• Experience coordinating external environmental consultants and managing environmental documentation.
• Good knowledge of Danish and international environmental legislation and approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, review and submission of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) documentation.
• Prepare and submit Environmental Statements for smaller projects and activities.
• Oversee and coordinate external environmental consultants responsible for larger Environmental Impact Screenings and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of the environmental approval process.
• Review technical documentation and coordinate revisions based on feedback from authorities and stakeholders.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate environmental requirements into project planning and execution.
• Provide environmental advice and technical input to project teams and senior management.
• Support environmental and biodiversity assessments, environmental performance reporting and wider HSE activities.
• Contribute to maintaining compliance with Danish and international environmental legislation, as well as company standards.

Skills

EIA expertise

Regulatory liaison

Stakeholder communication

Marine/offshore environment experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

University degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology

Job description

WE ARE HIRING – SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR

Are you an experienced Environmental Advisor with a strong background in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and environmental management within the offshore oil & gas industry?

We are currently looking for a Senior Environmental Advisor to support an environmental team working with offshore oil & gas activities in Denmark.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that environmental impacts are properly assessed and managed before project activities commence. You will be responsible for coordinating environmental assessments, managing external consultants and ensuring that all relevant environmental documentation meets regulatory and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, review and submission of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) documentation.


• Prepare and submit Environmental Statements for smaller projects and activities.


• Oversee and coordinate external environmental consultants responsible for larger Environmental Impact Screenings and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments.


• Liaise with regulatory authorities and stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of the environmental approval process.


• Review technical documentation and coordinate revisions based on feedback from authorities and stakeholders.


• Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate environmental requirements into project planning and execution.


• Provide environmental advice and technical input to project teams and senior management.


• Support environmental and biodiversity assessments, environmental performance reporting and wider HSE activities.


• Contribute to maintaining compliance with Danish and international environmental legislation, as well as company standards.

Your Profile

We are looking for a highly experienced environmental professional who can work independently, manage complex processes and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Ideally, you have:

• A university degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology or a related technical field.


• Minimum 10 years of experience in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and environmental management.


• Solid experience with marine environments and offshore development projects.


• Proven experience in planning, coordinating, preparing and reviewing environmental impact assessments.


• Experience managing external environmental consultants and ensuring the quality of their deliverables.


• Good knowledge of Danish and international environmental legislation, particularly environmental assessment and approval processes in Denmark.


• Experience communicating with regulatory authorities, project teams and external stakeholders.


• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Danish language skills are considered a strong advantage.
Start date: 4 January 2027
End date: 31 December 2027
Employment: Full-time

Interested?

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next opportunity within environmental management and offshore projects, we would love to hear from you.