Lead Environmental Consultant - Oil & Gas - Aberdeen

Are you a seasoned environmental professional with deep expertise in the UK oil and gas sector? Ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where you can shape the future of environmental performance in energy?

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a bold, future-focused consultancy that is redefining how energy is delivered — responsibly, sustainably, and with people at its core. Based in Edinburgh and undergoing rapid expansion, this innovative firm is seeking a dynamic leader to head up their newly established Environmental Team within the oil and gas division.

The Opportunity

As the Lead Environmental Consultant, you’ll play a critical role in technical delivery, business growth, and team development. You will drive forward best-in-class environmental services and provide strategic leadership to both clients and colleagues. This is a chance to take ownership of something new, shape its direction, and leave a legacy within a business that values ambition and performance.

Your Responsibilities

Act as the technical lead for environmental support across UK oil and gas projects
Manage end-to-end project delivery, from feasibility through to decommissioning
Build and grow long-term client relationships and industry partnerships
Mentor junior staff and contribute to recruitment of new team members
Lead proposal writing, budget management, and ensure high-quality delivery standards

Your Profile

Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or equivalent, with a relevant environmental degree
Proven consultancy experience within the UK oil and gas sector
Strong project management and leadership skills
Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
Expertise in authoring and reviewing technical reports and regulatory submissions

What’s on Offer

A senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy
A highly competitive salary and benefits package
A people-first culture with significant training, progression, and reward opportunities
The chance to help build and grow a new team in a fast-moving, purpose-driven business
Whether you're actively exploring your next move or just open to hearing more, this is a role well worth a discreet conversation.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jeremy Money at View email address on jsm-associates.co.uk or call View phone number on jsm-associates.co.uk.
Please note that if you haven’t heard from us within one working week, your application has not been successful on this occasion. We will, however, retain your details for future opportunities.

JSM Associates is a specialist recruitment consultancy working across Environmental, Sustainability and ESG disciplines including EIA, Ecology, Planning, Air Quality, and Contaminated Land.

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