Principal Environmental Consultant/Environmental Specialist-Permits & Licensing

Xodus Group; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in Aberdeen is seeking a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant with extensive experience in oil and gas permitting. This role includes project management responsibilities and client interaction to ensure high-quality delivery on various projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and be eligible to work in the UK. The company promotes a flexible working environment with numerous benefits, including health insurance and competitive salaries, while fostering an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Market competitive salary

Flexible working environment

Private Medical Insurance

Company pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in oil and gas permitting.
• Proficient in offshore legislation and stakeholder engagement.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for oil and gas projects from concept to decommissioning.
• Act as project manager and lead consultant for clients.
• Responsible for report writing and client liaison.

Skills

Oil and gas permitting experience

Knowledge of offshore energy industries

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in environment, chemistry, or engineering

Job description

Xodus Group is an international, multi-disciplinary energy consultancy, founded on an integrated approach to engineering challenges. Our expert environmental, engineering and advisory teams work on projects supporting clients across the globe using clever thinking to overcome challenges, promote sustainability, minimise environmental impact and maximise return on investment.

We work across the energy sector addressing the global mix of energy infrastructure projects and innovative technology opportunities. Xodus has been established for 20 years, with more than 680 experts working across the globe. We support the industry from early project development, to advising on sustainable supply chains, to offering a one-stop-shop for project and technology development activities. Our environmental consultants, engineers, analysts and advisors work together to find the optimal solutions for our clients, considering the technical, logistical, commercial, political, regulatory and environmental factors.

The Environment division is key to Xodus’ integrated ethos and works across a range of marine industries creating new and managing existing, responsible, and sustainable energy projects to deliver the energy transition and meet the worlds net zero goals.

We want everyone at Xodus to feel they truly belong and can bring their perspectives and ideas to work. Our focus on creating and sustaining an inclusive culture is to ensure everyone feels valued and empowered to be their best.

Xodus continues to grow its support offering to the energy industry and we have a need for a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant with experience of preparing and reviewing oil and gas permitting in the UKCS. Working as a key senior member of our Permits & Licensing team, you will provide support to a diverse portfolio of oil and gas projects from project concept through to decommissioning.

Depending on your experience, you will act as a project manager and/or project sponsor across a range of operators, taking the lead client contact role on a day-to-day basis and guiding consultants within the team to deliver challenging projects on time and within budget. At times, there may also be a business need for you to undertake secondments with our oil and gas clients. Additionally, you will be responsible for report writing and client liaison, helping to drive high-quality delivery, with support from other senior consultants. The Environment Division at Xodus provides scientific, consenting, advisory and strategic consultancy, often in collaboration with our other discipline-led divisions in Xodus. As a truly integrated consultancy, we bring together a range of technical specialists with the right skills to work with and solve our clients’ challenges. We embed trust, fairness, and equality at the core of our organisation, to allow our people to thrive. Ultimately, we bring enthusiastic, motivated people together who all understand how energy solutions can be technically, economically, ethically, and environmentally sustainable.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Significant demonstrated professional experience in oil and gas permitting (including term and life chemical permitting)
• Knowledge of offshore energy industries
• Degree level training in a relevant discipline e.g., environment, chemistry, engineering
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom
• Good understanding of the offshore legislation and involvement in reviewing and consulting on relevant legislation
• Attendance at technical working groups in previous role
• You will know how to engage effectively with stakeholders.

Xodus is focused on creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive culture. If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. At Xodus, we trust our people to get the work done. We support a flexible working environment, meaning you can find a working rhythm that fits around you.

• Market competitive salary;
• We work flexibly at Xodus which means how you work your day is flexible with a combination of working in the office and at home;
• Health and wellbeing; We have several comprehensive benefits available for you and your family, including, Private Medical Insurance, Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Income Protection and Life Insurance;
• We offer a Company pension scheme to allow you to save for your future; and
• We have enhanced parental and shared parental leave pay policies available from day one of employment.

Xodus is dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where, every voice is valued, every perspective is celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Connect with like-minded individuals and allies through our Employee Networks, including Xodus Women's Network, X Pride, Neurodiversity Network and Wellbeing Network.

Join us at Xodus and be part of a team that's shaping the future of energy. Together, we have the power to create change and make a difference. Apply now and let's build a brighter, more sustainable future, together!

To apply for this role directly please complete the application form by attaching your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and what you would bring to the role. The closing date for this role is 18 January 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application!