Head of Quality and Environment


Company:	Cobalt Energy Limited
Salary:	£65,000 to £73,500 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	ST4 4DX
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Company Overview:

The Cobalt Energy Group is a UK-based resources and renewable energy engineering business. It is focused on project delivery across the whole project lifecycle, from project inception to

decommissioning. The Group is well known as a technical problem solver and a reliable contractor partner. Our main service offerings are:

• Project Development

• Engineering Consultancy

• Construction & Project Management

• Testing & Commissioning

• Operations & Maintenance

• Contracted Service Solutions

• Technical & Commercial Due Diligence & Advisory Services

Aim of the Role

The key aim of this role is to lead the process of maintaining and developing all of the Group’s Quality and Environmental Management Systems to ensure all companies in the Group operate to the highest possible quality and environmental standards.

To ensure that a high quality of environmental management and compliance are maintained on all projects and facilities operated by the Group and to regularly report on progress and any risks.

The candidate will be based from home but will be required to take an active role on multiple construction and operational sites to ensure that the company’s systems and processes are being fulfilled. UK-wide travel and overnight stays are essential.

Experience/Qualifications/Skills:

Essential

• A degree in Environmental Management or Environmental Science. The former by preference. Other degrees may be considered.

• Environmental Certifications held by the applicant need to be stated, including, but not limited to the following: IEMA, ISEP, NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate. Certifications of Technical Competence, such as CIWM/WAMITAB may be considered, although it is not intended that the applicant will be appointed as TCM.

• Quality Certification held by the applicant needs to be stated, including, but not limited to the following: Lead Auditor certifications, CQI.

• The applicant needs to demonstrate experience in the management of environmental compliance for a permitted site.

• The applicant needs to demonstrate experience with managing the IMS, including ISO9001 audits, for a larger organisation.

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