Environmental & Regulatory Lead
Overview
- The Environmental / Regulatory Lead is responsible for overseeing environmental compliance, regulatory approvals, permitting activities, and stakeholder engagement for offshore and subsea oil & gas developments. The role ensures all projects and operations comply with applicable environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and corporate sustainability objectives.
- The incumbent will provide expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and development through execution and operations, supporting offshore and subsea projects while maintaining strong relationships with regulatory authorities and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Management
- Lead the development and implementation of environmental management strategies for offshore and subsea projects.
- Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international environmental regulations and industry standards.
- Oversee environmental impact assessments (EIA), environmental baseline studies, and environmental monitoring programs.
- Develop and maintain Environmental Management Plans (EMP), waste management plans, spill response plans, and biodiversity protection initiatives.
- Monitor environmental performance and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
Regulatory & Permitting
- Manage all regulatory approval and permitting processes required for offshore exploration, development, construction, installation, commissioning, and operational activities.
- Serve as the primary focal point for government agencies, regulatory authorities, and industry bodies.
- Coordinate submission of environmental and regulatory documentation to support project approvals.
- Track changes in environmental and regulatory requirements and assess business impacts.
- Ensure all licenses, permits, certifications, and statutory approvals are maintained throughout project execution.
Offshore & Subsea Project Support
- Provide environmental and regulatory guidance during project planning, engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning phases.
- Support offshore construction, subsea installation, drilling, marine, and vessel operations from an environmental and regulatory perspective.
- Conduct environmental risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
- Participate in project reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, and risk management workshops where environmental considerations are required.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities, environmental agencies, industry associations, clients, and local stakeholders.
- Support consultation programs and public engagement activities when required.
- Represent the company during environmental audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
Compliance & Assurance
- Conduct environmental compliance audits and assessments across project and operational activities.
- Monitor compliance against permit conditions and regulatory commitments.
- Lead investigations involving environmental incidents, non-compliance events, and corrective actions.
- Ensure lessons learned and best practices are incorporated into future projects.
Sustainability & ESG
- Support the implementation of company sustainability and ESG objectives.
- Monitor environmental performance indicators and reporting requirements.
- Contribute to greenhouse gas reduction initiatives and environmental improvement programs.
- Support development of annual sustainability and environmental performance reports.
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to environmental and regulatory personnel.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams involved in environmental studies and permitting activities.
- Support competency development and continuous learning initiatives.