Role Overview:

We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and driven Senior Environmental & Compliance Advisor to play a key role in our ongoing success. PDi is a leading engineering and project delivery organisation in the energy sector and as we grow the scale and complexity of both our topsides and subsea projects.

The successful candidate will be part of an energetic, expanding team, and will be expected to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues in a supportive and progressive environment. Our core company values provide our cultural framework and encourage problem solving, decision making, flexibility and responsibility. The role will help deliver and deliver first-class environmental advice and services to both clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

Decommissioning & Transition Planning

• Support environmental aspects of decommissioning planning and execution
• Advise on regulatory and environmental considerations related to carbon storage or renewable transition activities.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with UK and EU environmental legislation (e.g. OPRED, OSPAR, EU ETS, EU Methane Regulation)
• Experienced in Decommissioning Programmes (DPs) under the Petroleum Act 1998
• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
• Comparative Assessments (CAs) for derogation cases
• Permit applications (e.g., PWA, PON15, PON1, WMLs)
• Liaise with regulatory authorities (e.g. BEIS/OPRED, SEPA, EA, DNV, MMO) and ensure timely submissions (e.g. PON1s, EEMS, EU ETS reports, Oil Pollution Emergency Plans)
• Maintain environmental permits and consents for offshore assets and drilling operations
• Conduct environmental audits and inspections both onshore and offshore
• Act as technical lead for environmental support across projects
• Manage end-to-end project delivery
• Develop and maintain client relationships, industry partnerships and relationships with subcontractors
• Deliver value adding environmental projects and enhancements to the business and to clients
• Investigate environmental incidents and support the business to implement controls for prevention
• Develop environmental policies and procedures in line with industry standards
• Ensure implementation of the project environmental management systems on project sites
• Develop and update environmental management plans, environmental risk assessments and site information packs
• Provide advice to operations and design teams on environmental management, compliance and project specific mitigation measures
• Monitor changes to standards and legislation and where applicable recommend changes to systems and processes
• Deliver environmental training to colleagues and clients
• Attend project meetings internally and with clients
• Produce internal and external reports as required
• Support and conduct audit and assurance activities including facilitating external audits by clients and certification bodies.

Qualifications & Key Skills:
Applicants should have a relevant degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field. NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent HSE qualification is preferred with Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) status.

Requirements:

• Experience:Expertise in developing and reviewing technical reports and regulatory submission.Strong knowledge of UKCS/North Sea environmental legislation and experience with offshore permitting and reporting systems (e.g.EMS, ETSWAP, BEIS portals).
• Skills:Strong project management skills.
• Communication:Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical Skills:Analytical, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Teamwork:Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, balancing project delivery and personal development goals.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible working, you have the complete autonomy to choose your working pattern (this can be a blend of working from home and in our office/client premises).
• Opportunities to work on exciting, high-profile client projects both locally and internationally.
• Competitive benefits package tailored to suit your lifestyle.
• Ongoing development support is provided to enhance your technical knowledge and professionalskills.
• On-the-job training and mentorship will be available to further your career and expertise.

PDi are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following: race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, (please note this is not exhaustive) or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.