Introduction

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.

What are you going to do

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.

Essential skills and knowledge 

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

Closing: March 07, 2026

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Vacancy reference: TR-278016

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