Environmental Manager

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Environmental Manager
Locations - Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Salford,
Salary - £69,485 - £76,525 (inclusive of a Specialist Environmental allowance of £34,600 pa. The base salary range without this allowance is £34,885 - £41,925)

About us
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is working to secure the UK’s long term energy supply, bring down energy bills and reduce inflation. We’re seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. Our work has never been more timely or relevant and is varied, interesting and impactful. We’re bold, collaborative, inclusive and committed to learning as we build a culture where everyone can thrive.

Your work with us
Join us in this important role and you’ll be a key member of our Environmental Management Team, responsible for the environmental assessment and approval of offshore energy projects across three regional areas of the UK continental shelf. You’ll ensure the regulation of offshore energy projects takes full account of environmental and social objectives, and that projects do not have a significant adverse effect on the environment or other uses of the sea. Responsibilities include reviewing impact assessments and determining relevant applications.

You’ll also provide support on the development of policy regarding emerging environmental issues, advise operators on legislative and procedural matters, liaise with statutory consultees and other environmental bodies, and manage environmental projects and research activities funded by the Department.

Who we’re looking for
With extensive experience in offshore oil and gas, gas unloading and storage, and carbon capture and storage, you’ll have good knowledge of the marine environment, environmental impact assessment, environmental legislation, and the management of related issues. A honours degree or equivalent, along with a post-graduate qualification in Climate and Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Pollution, Marine Resource Development and Protection, Biology, Bioscience, Marine Biology, Microbiology, or Zoology is required.

You should be a superb communicator, influencer, and team player, ready to manage and coordinate workloads, conflicting demands, and priorities in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. We expect you to be committed to managing a service of the highest quality and embrace our culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

The benefits you’ll receive
We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options, and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer and support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.