Environmental Advisor

First Recruitment Group; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Environmental Advisor to join their QSSHE team in Norwich. This role involves providing crucial environmental support across onshore and offshore operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and managing permits for offshore activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the offshore oil & gas sector and a solid understanding of the UK environmental regulatory framework. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to sustainability initiatives while working in a dynamic environment that values safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in offshore upstream oil & gas sector.
• Strong knowledge of emissions management and trading schemes.

Responsibilities

• Act as Environmental Advisor for operational platforms.
• Manage regulatory relationships and ensure compliance.

Skills

Environmental Management

Emissions Management

Regulatory Compliance

ISO14001 Auditing

Offshore Operations

Education

Degree in Environmental Management

ISO14001 Auditor Training

Tools

EEMS

SCR2015

PORTAL

ETSWAP

Job description

Environmental Advisor - 12 Month contract - Based in Norwich

Our Client has a requirement for an Environmental Advisor, who will be required to work on a Contract basis in Norwich.

Location: Norwich, UK

Contract Type: 12-Month Contract

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (Office-based with potentially 1 day from home)

Occasional Travel: Offshore assets and onshore terminals

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Advisor to join our QSSHE team in Norwich. You will provide proactive and competent environmental support across both onshore and offshore producing assets. The role ensures that all environmental obligations are understood, and that risks, controls, and mitigations are effectively implemented—supporting operations, projects, drilling, and decommissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Environmental Advisor for three operational platforms, NUI’s, and subsea tiebacks
• Manage all OPPC, ETS, and Chemical Permits for offshore activities
• Provide technical input into Terminal Environmental Operations
• Develop and maintain an Environmental Plan aligned with ISO14001 initiatives and milestones
• Support the maintenance of ISO14001:2015
• Conduct scheduled audits and inspections
• Manage regulatory relationships with OPRED/BEIS
• Ensure timely internal and external reporting (e.g., EEMS, OSPAR, OPPC, SECR)
• Advise on environmental policies and legislation compliance
• Monitor and assess environmental legislative changes and business impacts
• Perform site visits and audits
• Maintain OPEP documentation
• Serve as a member of the IMT
• Oversee environmental aspects of the HSE budget

Key Requirements:

Experience & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in the offshore upstream oil & gas sector, with proven Advisor-level competency
• Broad expertise in offshore production, subsea, drilling, and well intervention operations
• In-depth understanding of the UK environmental regulatory framework
• Strong knowledge of emissions management and emissions trading schemes for offshore
• Degree in Environmental Management, Engineering, or related field
• Trained ISO14001 auditor
• Familiarity with SCR2015, PORTAL, EEMS, and ETSWAP (or UK equivalents)
• Knowledge of SECR
• Valid BOSIET/FOET

Preferred:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in offshore oil & gas or other high-hazard industries
• Full Member of IEMA (or similar professional body)
• NORM Management / RPS certification