Group Environmental Advisor

Subsea7; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international energy services company is seeking a Group Environmental Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term role in London or Aberdeen. This mid-senior level position involves leading environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, and promoting a positive HSSE culture. Ideal candidates will have a degree in an environmental discipline, relevant experience, and strong networking and communication skills. The role includes office work with some home working and potential for international travel.

Qualifications

• Relevant years of experience in Environmental or Sustainability function.
• Proven ability to work with various layers of the organization.
• Strong passion for environment and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead positive HSSE culture and behaviour across Subsea7.
• Champion the Subsea7 Critical Safety Behaviours Programme.
• Support Group Environmental Director with environmental planning.

Skills

Networking and influencing skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Creative and result-oriented attitude

Education

Degree in an environmental or related discipline

Membership of a recognized environmental professional body

Tools

Canva or similar software

Job description

Senior Recruiter - Corporate at Subsea 7

Subsea7 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

We are looking for a self‑motivated and organised Group Environmental Advisor to join the Group Environmental Team, based in Westhill, Aberdeen or Sutton, London. The role is a 12‑month fixed term basis, covering maternity leave.

The Group Environmental Advisor contributes to the development, implementation and maintenance of processes, procedures, work methods and initiatives in support of the Company's overall environmental strategies.

This person will be responsible for leading and communicating Group Environmental initiatives, and sharing these initiatives and best practice across all regions.

They will contribute to developing a robust and mature Environmental Compliance plan in line with global and local legislative requirements.

They are to create a positive HSSE culture within Subsea7 and ensure familiarity with and adherence to local HSSE codes and practices. They will act in line with the company values, ensuring that they are familiar with and adhere to our Code of Conduct.

What will you be doing?

General Responsibilities

• Lead a positive HSSE culture and behaviour across Subsea7 particularly within their sphere of influence
• Champion the Subsea7 Critical Safety Behaviours Programme, setting the tone and leading by example
• Ensure compliance with all HSSE policies, process and procedures
• Responsible for the efficient, timely, accurate and cost effective management and delivery of the function’s activities within the designated area of responsibility

Specific Responsibilities – Priority Role

• Support the Group Environmental Director with environmental planning and strategy
• Proactive attitude to drive environmental change and initiatives across all regions
• Using influencing skills to promote relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and best practice
• ‘Horizon scanning’ for upcoming environmental legislation changes
• Responsible for leading and communicating Group Environment initiatives, and sharing best practice across all regions
• Promote collaboration on environmental topics globally

Specific Responsibilities – Secondary Role

• Facilitate monthly Environmental Working Group meetings
• Prepare quarterly environmental communications and liaise with Communications team to coordinate issue
• Identify and manage environmental risks
• Primary owner of the single‑use plastic database
• Support Group World Environment Day strategy
• Assist as required in response to environmental incidents and risks
• Prepare for future Environmental legislative requirements
• Provide Environmental data compliance support and guidance to group and global teams
• Review of the Environmental Impact Assessments and assist in developing mandatory minimum global standards
• Liaise across regions to better understand their environmental initiates, and share best practises
• Assist Environmental leadership with identifying Environmental resourcing requirements
• Other duties as may be required by the line manager

Organisational Structure

The Group Environmental Advisor reports to the Group Environmental Director who reports to the Group HSSE Vice President.

Capability Profile – Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Behaviours

• Degree / Academic qualification, ideally in an environmental or related discipline
• Relevant years experience in Environmental or Sustainability function
• Membership of a recognised environmental professional body – e.g. IEMA (desirable)
• Think logically and be able to challenge and work with various layers of the organisation and in a team
• Creative and result‑oriented attitude (experience with Canva or similar is beneficial)
• Strong networking, influencing, communication, presentation and analytical skills
• Passion for environment and sustainability
• Willingness to travel when required for the job

Working Conditions

• Majority of the work is carried out from office, with some home working as per company policy
• On/Off‑site visits as required
• May be a requirement for international travel

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other
• Oil and Gas