Environmental Advisor

NES Fircroft is currently 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. 



The Role: 

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our client's QSSHE team based in Norwich. Responsible for providing both competent and proactive environmental support to our onshore and offshore producing assets to ensure that all environmental requirements are fully understood. Ensure that risks, controls and mitigations are identified and put in place in a timely, economical and effective fashion, from operations through to decommissioning, including projects and drilling.



Occasional visits to our offshore assets or onshore terminals may also be required.



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 our key initiatives and milestones for delivery 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 the 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 



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. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting 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