General information
Position description
Function
QESH
Job title
Environmental & Sustainability Advisor
Job description
Ponticelli UK Ltd are looking for a Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to join our team on a 12 Month Fixed Term contract. This role is responsible for providing expertise and leadership in environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives, ensuring the company meets regulatory requirements, reduces environmental impact, and achieves sustainability objectives, focusing on promoting best practices, supporting operational teams, and driving continuous improvement in environmental performance across the business.
Key Deliverables:
- Monitor and ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation, oil and gas industry standards, and company policies to minimise environmental risks.
- Create, implement, and maintain environmental and sustainability policies and procedures in line with regulatory and business needs.
- Provide guidance to project teams and operational staff on environmental matters, ensuring alignment with sustainability objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Perform regular environmental audits and site inspections to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
- Collect, analyse, and report on environmental data, including emissions, waste management, and resource usage, ensuring accurate submissions to regulatory authorities.
- Identify and lead sustainability projects, focusing on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and the adoption of renewable energy technologies.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and community stakeholders to ensure positive relationships and effective communication on environmental issues.
- Develop and deliver environmental training programs to employees, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility within the organisation.
- Provide expertise during environmental incidents, including spill response and remediation efforts, ensuring timely resolution and regulatory reporting.
- Monitor emerging trends and technologies in environmental management and sustainability, recommending innovations to enhance the company’s performance
Profile
Qualifications/Experience required:
Essential: Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
Essential: Professional accreditation or working towards it (e.g., IEMA, CIWEM).
Essential: ISO14001 Auditor.
Desirable: Experience with regulatory reporting to UK environmental agencies.
Desirable: NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or equivalent.
Desirable: BOSIET/FOET and associated mandatory certification
Essential: Experience in an Environmental role, ideally within the Energy sector
Essential: Proven track record of implementing sustainability initiatives and achieving measurable outcomes.
Essential: Familiarity with Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) & Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS).
Essential: Thorough understanding of UK environmental legislation and oil and gas industry standards.
Essential: Knowledge of environmental impact assessment (EIA) processes and mitigation strategies.
Desirable: Awareness of carbon management strategies and renewable energy integration
Essential: Highly effective communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Essential: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
Essential: Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in reporting and auditing.
Desirable: Project management skills to lead sustainability initiatives.
Socio-professional category
Employee / Technician / Supervisor
Contract type
2-Fixed Term
Large displacement
No
Position location
Job location
Europe, United Kingdom, Ecosse, Grampian
Location
Westhill, Aberdeen
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
3- Bachelor
Minimum level of experience required
2 to 5 years
