Senior Environmental Advisor

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

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a seasoned EIA specialist to manage and coordinate environmental impact assessments for offshore projects. You will oversee external consultants, prepare submissions for regulators, and ensure alignment with Danish regulatory requirements.

The role requires a technical university degree, strong regulatory knowledge, and extensive experience in EIA and environmental management, including offshore developments.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, preparing, and reviewing environmental impact assessments.
• Experience managing external environmental consultants to meet contractual requirements and deliverables.
• Strong communication with regulatory authorities, project teams, peers, and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Danish and international environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and submission of EIA documentation.
• Prepare and submit small Environmental Statements.
• Oversee and support team members assisting with EIA documentation.
• Collaborate with external consultants for larger EIA documentation.
• Communicate with project teams and regulators to integrate environmental requirements.
• Review consultant drafts and coordinate final document submissions to regulators.
• Revise documents in response to regulator and stakeholder comments.
• Advise senior management on environmental project delivery and performance.
• Coordinate passage of EIA documentation through regulatory processes.
• Engage stakeholders and respond to environmental issues as they arise.
• Develop environmental and biodiversity information for EIAs and reporting.
• Assist with tendering of external environmental consultants.
• Provide input into HSE-related project documentation.

Skills

Environmental management

Communication

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Danish language skills

Education

University degree in Environmental Science/Ecology/Biology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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.