Offshore Environmental Advisor - Regulatory & Permitting

Zenith Energy Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith Energy Ltd is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor for a 12-month Temporary Agency Worker contract in the UK. The role sits within the Environmental and Sustainability team and reports to the EH&S Manager – Regulatory. It supports 24/7 offshore operations.

You will prepare permits, liaise with regulators, manage non-compliances, audits, emergency response, and contribute to continuous improvement of EH&S functions across offshore assets and onshore support.

Qualifications

• Experience as Environmental Advisor for offshore operator.
• UKCS permitting knowledge and regulatory submittals.
• Experience working with regulators and audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Interface with personnel, contractors and regulators to ensure timely processing of documentation.
• Coordinate with operations, well intervention and projects teams during offshore asset operations.
• Prepare, submit and obtain environmental permits and consents, MAT/SAT applications.
• Investigate non-compliances (PON1/OCR) and track to closure.
• Manage IRS submissions and progress investigations, closing non-compliances.
• Lead monthly compliance meetings with offshore supervisors and regulators.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental permits

Offshore operations

Regulators liaison

Education

Environmental degree or postgraduate diploma

Job description

Zenith Energy Ltd is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor for a 12-month Temporary Agency Worker contract in the UK. The role sits within the Environmental and Sustainability team and reports to the EH&S Manager – Regulatory. It supports 24/7 offshore operations.

You will prepare permits, liaise with regulators, manage non-compliances, audits, emergency response, and contribute to continuous improvement of EH&S functions across offshore assets and onshore support.