Project Environmental Manager

Job Overview

My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Environmental Manager for a critical power plant conversion project located in Ajaccio, Corsica. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring environmental compliance and sustainability throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage timely submission of environmental permit documentation
2. Ensure project activities align with HSE policies and procedures
3. Collate and report monthly environmental statistics to the corporate HSE team
4. Develop and support environmental personnel within the project construction team
5. Monitor waste collection, transport, and disposal in compliance with local regulations
6. Prepare and implement Environmental Management Plans
7. Participate in company environmental meetings
8. Provide expert advice on environmental best practices
9. Coordinate internal communications on environmental matters
10. Liaise with HSE regulatory bodies on permitting and legal compliance
11. Support incident investigation and environmental monitoring

Requirements

Professional Qualifications

1. Internationally recognized qualification in Environmental Management (IEMA, ISO 14001 or equivalent)
2. Engineering background preferred
3. Membership of professional environmental bodies

Experience

1. Minimum 8 years’ experience in oil and gas industry
2. Minimum 5 years in an Environmental coordination role
3. Experience interfacing with major operators is advantageous

Language & Skills

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
2. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Additional Benefits

1. Single status apartment provided (if not local to Ajaccio)
2. Company vehicle pool access
3. Periodic long weekends with flights home
4. Income tax coverage for non-French candidates
5. Must have the right to work in the EU
6. EU passport holders strongly preferred

Bioenergy plant conversion project with early civil works currently underway.

If this role is of interest to you or someone you may know, then please do reach out for a confidential chat!