Environmental Advisor

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting an Environmental Approvals Advisor on behalf of our valued client, a Global Oil and Gas Operator.

The successful candidate will provide technical report writing to support the Environment approvals team lead.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, ensuring the welfare of personnel and the protection of assets and the environment at all times
• Prepare Environmental approvals documentation in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts from Project teams, and third parties
• Issue draft documents for review and work with various internal stakeholders to address comments and update the document in accordance with company requirements.
• Advanced technical writing to author, review and/or manage Environmental impact assessment chapters and or technical reports
• Demonstrate the Clients’ Values

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Experience in environmental discipline, preferably in the petroleum or renewables sector
• Demonstrates a high level of technical skills applicable to the role, including experience in interpreting and applying legislative and other legal requirements and with a sound understanding of environmental impact assessment processes
• Experience managing implementation of offshore and/or onshore petroleum activities to ensure compliance with environmental approval requirements and commitments, including field-based experience
• Demonstrates attention to detail, ability to follow established procedures and maintain accurate records
• Experience in development of Environment Plans and/or environmental impact assessment documents, including a working knowledge of key regulatory requirements related to the OPGGS (Environment) Regulations and/or NT approvals
• An ability to review documentation/engineering documents/design drawings for completeness and adequacy against regulatory requirements
• Experience in implementing risk assessment processes, including in relation to new activities and management of change
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including oral and written communications, and a high level of computer literacy
• Skilled at prioritization of tasks and problem solving to identify and implement effective solutions to regulatory and other Project challenges
• Demonstrated ability to work within culturally diverse teams/organisations

Please apply through the link provided or reach out to ciara.stack@nesfircroft.com if you would like to discuss further. 

Due to the high number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. This role may progress with shortlisting ahead of closing date


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.