Senior Environmental Advisor


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£350 to £500 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE1 1AA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

You'll be working on behalf of BP at the forefront of the UK's net‑zero transition. This role supports the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and East Coast Cluster projects, which aim to decarbonise the Teesside and Humber regions. The NEP is projected to store up to 23 million tonnes of CO₂ per year by 2035 and plays a key role in enabling low‑carbon power generation and supporting the growth of the UK hydrogen economy.

Your new role

You will support the Environmental function across a major energy transition contract, helping operational teams implement the Group SHE Management System. Your work will involve providing environmental guidance, coaching teams and supply chain partners, supporting or delivering training, and contributing to annual SHE objectives. You'll take part in assurance activities, support incident investigations, manage subcontractor documentation, analyse environmental data, and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential

Minimum of 3 years' environmental experience

PIEMA or equivalent (working towards MIEMA/CEnv)

Experience in contaminated land and brownfield sites

Desirable

Significant experience within a relevant environmental or infrastructure sector

MIEMA, CEnv or equivalent

Understanding of DCO processes and consenting requirements

What you'll get in return

£350 - £500 P/Day DOE - Outside IR35

The chance to contribute to one of the UK's flagship decarbonisation and carbon capture initiatives

Professional development through involvement in assurance, training, and environmental performance improvement

Exposure to high‑profile energy transition projects with a wide range of stakeholders

A rewarding role supporting the UK's long‑term environmental and net‑zero goals

Ongoing support from an experienced environmental recruitment team

What you need to do now

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