Lead Environmental Consultant – Oil & Gas

Overview

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

• 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

• 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  or call

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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