Environmental Specialist

Job description

POSITION: Environmental Advisor

LOCATION: London

START: ASAP

DURATION: 12 month renewable contract

DAILY RATE: All-inclusive daily rate

Brunel are looking to recruit an Environmental Advisor with 15+ years of HSE and Environmental operational experience gained within the onshore and offshore oil & gas industry. This 12 month renewable contract (3-4 year scope) is to work on a a major development project. The position offers a smart working hybrid model, based in the London offices with flexibility to work from home two days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all environmental and HSE aspects associated with the specific WPs are managed in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the delivery of specific HSE and Environmental strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with Company HSE Policies, UK Legislation, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Providing advice and guidance to ensure effective control and monitoring of activities that may affect health, safety, or the environment.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental laws, statutory legislation, and Company guidelines.
• Ensure environmental and HSE aspects associated with the development are managed in compliance with and regulatory requirements.
• Lead environmental audits, assurance reviews and inspections for contractors and sites.
• Develop and implement Environmental Management Plans.
• Monitor emissions, discharges, and waste management to ensure compliance with permits and consents.
• Support reporting of ESG metrics and sustainability commitments.
• Coordinate environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with UK environmental regulations.
• Manage biodiversity and habitat protection measures for onshore/offshore activities.
• Proactively support the delivery of WP-specific Permit and Consent requirements.
• Review key HSE and environmental design documentation.
• Provide WP-specific stakeholder engagement support (HSEx, LPA, OPRED, NRW, Environment Agency).
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001 standards.
• Respond to Government consultations.
• Maintain performance monitoring tools for non-conformance and corrective actions.
• Support the development and implementation of HSE and Environmental plans.
• Network with peers to utilise Best Practices and Lessons Learned.

Requirements:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or Science (preferred)
• Suitable professional Health and Safety qualifications and/or experience, e.g., NEBOSH
• 15+ years of HSE and environmental operational experience onshore and offshore in high-hazard industries (Oil & Gas or CCS preferred)
• Significant knowledge of environmental management systems and UK environmental legislation
• Experience with the onshore DCO/TCPA processes and associated permitting requirements ideally gained from major onshore development projects
• Experience with ISO 14001 & ISO 50001 implementation and auditing
• Technical proficiency in environmental permitting and compliance
• Strong knowledge of risk management and environmental impact assessment
• Experience in coordinating a team ensuring timely delivery of all aspects of a project
• Knowledge of ETS requirements is considered desirable

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English