Environmental Manager 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

To ensure environmental compliance and provision of specialist environmental advice within large-scale offshore wind projects throughout the full project lifecycle - from development into construction operation and decommissioning. To support the delivery of environmental compliance manage stakeholders and ensure regulatory and legal compliance throughout implementation audit and development of new processes. To maintaining high standards of environmental performance in alignment with MASDARs strategy on mitigation of liabilities for UK and international asset portfolios.

The role is initially a 12-month fixed-term contract. There may be an opportunity for the position to become permanent contingent on funding and business circumstance

Responsibilities

• Contribution to delivery of Environmental Strategy of GOFSW SPV projects
• Ensure successful and compliant delivery of offshore environmental management activities in alignment with MASDARs strategy by embedding corporate environmental policies practices and procedures into daily operations and contractor engagements.
• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of a best in-class environmental culture across offshore teams and contractor networks fostering continuous improvement and proactive leadership.

Management of GOFSW Environmental Scope

• Deliver project-specific Environmental Management Plans facilitating alignment with regulatory provisions ensuring clear roles responsibilities and compliance across offshore activities.
• Engage regularly with contractors and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project environmental standards. Support and contribute to environmental initiatives campaigns and improvement programs across offshore teams.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance metrics identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement. Provide support to onshore enabling sites when required.
• Promote a strong environmental culture through training mentoring and active engagement with all personnel involved in offshore operations.

Risk Management 

• Conduct proactive audits and inspections of offshore construction activities marshalling environmental plan requirements along project stages to mitigate environmental risks.
• Provide specialist environmental advice to offshore construction teams and office-based engineering personnel on risk management and planning.
• Review and assess contractor documentation including risk assessments method statements and lifting plans for compliance and effectiveness.
• Maintain and update projects environmental management system e.g. risk register to identify evaluate and mitigate the risks appropriately.

Oversight of Project SPV Environmental Scope

• Support the delivery of project-specific Environmental Management Plans for offshore construction activities.
• Coordinate and lead regular environmental audits across project areas oversee implementation of corrective actions and maintain a dynamic offshore risk register.
• Monitor and report environmental performance metrics including incident rates observations and compliance while identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Promote a proactive environmental culture among offshore crews and contractors through targeted training and initiatives.
• Stay current with evolving environmental legislation and industry best practices providing updates and guidance to project teams and contractors.
• Support offshore project teams in achieving high environmental performance ensuring safe execution of marine operations.

Incident Investigations and Root Cause Analysis

• Lead and support environmental non-conformances or unplanned events with impact to the environment investigations including root cause analysis and development of corrective and preventative actions with responsible parties.

Stakeholder management

• Engage with regulatory bodies and marine authorities on offshore environmental matters ensuring timely reporting and resolution of compliance issues. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and effective communication on environmental matters.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Environmental Science Environmental Management Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Professional certification such as NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate IEMA Practitioner Membership or Certified Environmental Auditor (desirable)turn13search39.
• GWO Certifications: Working at Heights Sea Survival Fire Awareness First Aid Manual Handling
• OGUK Offshore Medical Certificate Valid and up to date.
• CDM 2015 Awareness/Training Understanding of roles and responsibilities under UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrable knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems its application in large infrastructure or offshore projects.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in environmental management sustainability or offshore renewables.
• Minimum 5 years experience in environmental management with at least 23 years in offshore wind marine infrastructure or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience in environmental compliance permitting and regulatory engagement for offshore wind or similar sectors.
• Direct involvement in environmental impact assessments (EIA) stakeholder engagement and management of environmental risks and opportunities.
• Experience supporting project development construction and operational phases including contractor and supply chain environmental assurance.

Job-Specific Skills

• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation.
• Ability to review and assess complex documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills flexible and able to work in multi-cultural and multi-discipline environment.
• Skilled in using digital tools for reporting remote engagement (e.g. MS Teams) and data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to apply in high-pressure offshore environment.
• Committment to continuous improvement and safety culture development.

Additional Information :

Job-Specific Skills

• Strong understanding of design assurance principles methodologies and best practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements in industries such as offshore wind oil & gas marine or heavy infrastructure.
• Strong project management skills including planning risk management and resource allocation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex situations and develop practical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to critically evaluate design outputs for compliance and quality.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• IT literate with the ability to operate MS Office systems and other IT based project management software.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and influence outcomes.
• Flexible to travel around the UK.

Masdar is one of the worlds fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAEs vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested or committed to invest in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Masdar unites the UAEs three energy champions Mubadala ADNOC and TAQA and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

Promoting innovation in solar wind energy storage waste-to-energy and geothermal energy Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneeringprojects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time