Senior Environmental Advisor

Kintec Global Recruitment; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Environmental Advisor position based in Esbjerg, Denmark, on a residential contract running from 4 January 2027 to 31 December 2027. The role focuses on leading EIA activities, coordinating with external consultants, and ensuring regulatory compliance for offshore projects.

You will work with cross-functional project teams, communicate with regulators and stakeholders, and provide expert guidance to senior management on environmental performance and risk management.

Qualifications

• University degree in a technical field (Env Science, Ecology, or Biology).
• Danish language skills considered a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in EIA and environmental management, including marine/offshore projects.
• Knowledge of Danish regulatory environmental assessment/approval processes.
• Strong communication, organizational and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit EIA documentation.
• Coordinate external environmental consultants on EIA work.
• Review drafts and finalize documents for regulator submission.
• Integrate environmental requirements into project plans and communicate with regulators.
• Engage with regulators and stakeholders on environmental issues.
• Provide guidance to senior management on environmental delivery and performance.

Skills

EIA expertise

Environmental management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Science/ Ecology/ Biology

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Environmental Advisor

Location: Esbjerg, Denmark

Contract Type: Residential - Contract

Start Date: 4th January 2027

End Date: 31st December 2027

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day

Work Arrangement: Full Time Onshore

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and submission of various Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) documentation.
• Prepare and submit small Environmental Statements.
• Oversee and support team members assisting with EIA documentation.
• Oversee and collaborate with external consultants in preparing larger Environmental Impact Screening and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment documentation.
• Communicate with project team members, participate in project progress meetings, and integrate environmental requirements into overall project plans.
• Technically review consultant drafts and coordinate final document completion for submission to the regulator.
• Revise documents in response to regulator and stakeholder comments.
• Advise and integrate with senior management on environmental project delivery and performance.
• Communicate with regulatory authorities and coordinate the passage of EIA documentation through the regulatory environmental approval process.
• Communicate with stakeholders and respond to environmental issues that may arise.
• Collaborate with headquarters, other affiliates, and team members to develop environmental and biodiversity information suitable for EIAs, environmental performance reporting, and environmental management.
• Assist with the external environmental consultant tendering process, including identifying suitable consultants and reviewing tenders.
• Provide technical input into HSE-related project documentation and key documents as identified in the HSE Management System.
• Communicate the importance of the EIA process to the wider audience, for example through presentations.

Requirements

• University degree in a technical field, preferably Environmental Science, Ecology, or Biology.
• Danish language skills considered a plus.
• Experience working in the North Sea.
• Knowledge of Danish legal requirements.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in EIA and environmental management, including experience with:
• The marine environment and offshore development projects.
• Planning, coordinating, preparing, and reviewing environmental impact assessments.
• Managing external environmental consultants to meet contractual requirements and deliverables.
• Communicating with regulatory authorities, multi-disciplinary project teams, peers, and stakeholders.
• National and international environmental legislation, with the ability to provide robust advice on the Danish regulatory environmental assessment and approval process.
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, problem-solving, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.