Job Description

Environmental Advisor – Drive Sustainable Success in Offshore Operations

Are you passionate about safeguarding the environment within the dynamic offshore oil and gas sector?

Join our clients dedicated QSSHE team based in Norwich as an Environmental Advisor, playing a pivotal role in delivering robust environmental support across onshore and offshore producing assets.

This critical position ensures compliance, risk mitigation, and proactive environmental stewardship from daily operations through to decommissioning, including projects and drilling activities.

Work Monday to Friday in a collaborative office environment, with occasional visits to offshore platforms and terminals. Step into a role where your expertise directly influences operational excellence and environmental sustainability in a challenging and rewarding role.

Key Skills Required:

Proven experience within environmental advisory roles, particularly in the offshore upstream oil and gas industry.

Comprehensive understanding of offshore production, subsea operations, drilling, and well intervention.

In-depth knowledge of UK environmental regulatory frameworks and how to navigate and influence them.

Expertise in emissions management, including emissions trading schemes related to offshore activities.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey complex environmental matters.

Proficient in ISO14001 standards and auditing.

Familiarity with environmental reporting platforms such as PORTAL, EEMS, ETSWAP (or UK equivalents).

Working knowledge of SCR2015 regulations and SECR reporting.

Valid BOSIET/FOET certification for offshore travel. Nice to Have Skills:

Membership of professional bodies such as IEMA or equivalent.

Experience in NORM management and Regulatory Permitting Systems (RPS).

Exposure to high hazard industry frameworks beyond oil and gas.

Background in environmental policy development and stakeholder engagement initiatives. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

Degree in Environmental Management, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

Certified ISO14001 auditor.

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in offshore oil and gas or similarly regulated high hazard environments. Other Requirements:

Flexibility to undertake occasional offshore and onshore site visits.

Ability to contribute within the Incident Management Team (IMT) and support the HSE budget oversight. 

Bring your expertise, proactive mindset, and collaborative spirit to a role that offers both challenge and opportunity. If you’re ready to make a tangible impact on environmental performance in offshore operations, we want to hear from you—apply today and take your career to the next level.

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