Environmental Advisor

We are seeking an Environmental Advisor to join an independent oil and gas operator in Aberdeen on a permanent staff basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Environmental Advisor will provide expert advice, investigation support, and proactive intervention, sharing lessons learned from other assets, organisations, and regulatory bodies to drive best practice—primarily focused on production operations.
• The role involves regular interaction with regulatory bodies, representing the company by engaging with, responding to, and where appropriate, challenging regulatory inspectors.
• Ensuring full compliance with both company and regulatory environmental requirements is essential.
• The position works closely with Health, Safety & Regulatory Leads, Technical Safety Engineers, and site-based HSE Coaches.
• While primarily onshore-based, the role includes occasional travel offshore or to site as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience Required

• Previous experience as an Environmental Advisor within the UK oil and gas industry.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment techniques, permit-to-work systems, and key integration processes that contribute to safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in an Environmental discipline or equivalent experience, with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Environmental management system audit qualification (desirable).
• Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable).
• Valid offshore survival and medical certification, or willingness to obtain.