Senior Environmental Advisor

Senior Environmental Advisor

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and submission of various Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) documentation.
• Prepare and submit small Environmental Statements.
• Oversee and support team members assisting with EIA documentation.
• Oversee and collaborate with external consultants in preparing larger Environmental Impact Screening and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment documentation.
• Communicate with project team members, participate in project progress meetings, and integrate environmental requirements into overall project plans.
• Technically review consultant drafts and coordinate final document completion for submission to the regulator.
• Revise documents in response to regulator and stakeholder comments.
• Advise and integrate with senior management on environmental project delivery and performance.
• Communicate with regulatory authorities and coordinate the passage of EIA documentation through the regulatory environmental approval process.
• Communicate with stakeholders and respond to environmental issues that may arise.
• Collaborate with headquarters, other affiliates, and team members to develop environmental and biodiversity information suitable for EIAs, environmental performance reporting, and environmental management.
• Assist with the external environmental consultant tendering process, including identifying suitable consultants and reviewing tenders.
• Provide technical input into HSE-related project documentation and key documents as identified in the HSE Management System.
• Communicate the importance of the EIA process to the wider audience, for example through presentations.

Requirements

• University degree in a technical field, preferably Environmental Science, Ecology, or Biology.
• Danish language skills considered a plus.
• Experience working in the North Sea.
• Knowledge of Danish legal requirements.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in EIA and environmental management, including experience with:
  • The marine environment and offshore development projects.
  • Planning, coordinating, preparing, and reviewing environmental impact assessments.
  • Managing external environmental consultants to meet contractual requirements and deliverables.
  • Communicating with regulatory authorities, multi-disciplinary project teams, peers, and stakeholders.
  • National and international environmental legislation, with the ability to provide robust advice on the Danish regulatory environmental assessment and approval process.
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, problem-solving, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.