Environmental Advisor

NES Group Ltd; Broadland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in the UK is seeking an Environmental Advisor to manage environmental compliance and permits for offshore operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Environmental Management and strong experience in the offshore sector, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations. This long-term contract offers a Monday to Friday work schedule, with opportunities to extend beyond 12 months.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in offshore upstream Oil & Gas sector at Advisor level.
• Demonstrable experience in subsea, drilling, and well intervention operations.
• Trained ISO14001 auditor and Full Member of IEMA or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permits and compliance for offshore operations.
• Produce and maintain environmental plans aligned with ISO14001.
• Conduct audits and inspections for environmental performance.

Skills

Offshore environmental management experience

Knowledge of UK regulatory environmental framework

Emissions management

ISO14001 auditing

Education

Degree in Environmental Management or similar

Tools

SCR2015

EEMS

ETSWAP

Job description

NES Fircroft is recruiting an Environmental Advisor on behalf of our client, a leading Oil & Gas Operator based in Norwich. This is a long-term contract, initially 12 months but likely to extend long-term. Mon-Fri, 37.5hrs per week.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Advisor for 3 operational platforms, NUI's and subsea tiebacks
• Management of all OPPC, ETS, Chemical Permits for offshore
• Technical input into Terminal Environmental Operations
• Produce an Environmental plan that sets out key initiatives and milestones in support of ISO14001
• Input into the maintenance of ISO14001:2015
• Complete programmed Audits & Inspections as scheduled
• Management of the regulatory relationship with OPRED/BEIS
• Ensure the timely submission of all internal and external reporting e.g. EEMS, OSPAR, OPPC, SECR
• Provide advice on environmental policy and legislation compliance to the team
• Coordinate the monitoring and review of environmental legislative changes and their potential impact on the business
• Undertake site visits and audits
• Ensure OPEP's are maintained
• Member of the IMT
• Provide input and oversight of environmental element of HSE budget

Education / Required Experience

• Degree in Environmental Management, Engineering or similar
• Strong experience working in the environmental field of the offshore upstream Oil & Gas sector (operator environment) performing at Advisor level
• Demonstrable breadth of experience including offshore production, subsea, drilling and well intervention operations
• A sound knowledge of the UK regulatory environmental framework and how it can be influenced
• Sound knowledge of emissions management and emissions trading schemes relating to offshore
• Trained ISO14001 auditor
• Working knowledge of SCR2015, PORTAL, EEMS, ETSWAP (or UK equivalent)
• Knowledge of SECR
• BOSIET/FOET
• Full Member of IEMA or similar
• NORM Management / RPS

About the Company

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world\'s leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. We offer contractors support with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.