Principal Environmental Consultant or Environmental Specialist - Oil & Gas

Location: Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Orkney

Employment Type: We welcome applications from candidates interested in either staff or contract opportunities.

What we’re looking for and what you’ll do

Xodus continues to grow its support offering to the offshore energy industry and we have a need for a Principal / Specialist Consultant with experience of preparing and reviewing oil and gas permitting in the UKCS. Working as a key senior member of our Permits & Licensing team, you will provide support to a diverse portfolio of oil and gas projects from project concept through to late life and decommissioning.

Depending on your experience, you will act as a Project Manager or Project Sponsor, or be seconded into client teams. In either capacity, you will lead day-to-day client relationships, manage challenging permitting and licensing projects, and guide consultants within the team to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.

Our secondment opportunities place you at the heart of client projects, providing direct permitting and consenting support to operators. Supported by the wider Xodus team, you will bring practical advice to project delivery while acting as a valuable link between the client and the wider business.

You will be responsible for permit preparation, report writing and quality assurance, and client liaison, helping to drive high-quality delivery, with support from other senior consultants. The Environment Division at Xodus provides scientific, consenting, advisory and strategic consultancy, often in collaboration with our other discipline-led divisions in Xodus.

Who we are

Xodus Group is an international, multi-disciplinary energy consultancy, founded on an integrated approach to engineering challenges. Our expert environmental, engineering and advisory teams work on projects supporting clients across the globe using clever thinking to overcome challenges, promote sustainability, minimise environmental impact and maximise return on investment.

We work across the energy sector addressing the global mix of energy infrastructure projects and innovative technology opportunities. Xodus has been established for 20 years, with more than 680 experts working across the globe. We support the industry from early project development, to advising on sustainable supply chains, to offering a one-stop-shop for project and technology development activities. Our environmental consultants, engineers, analysts and advisors work together to find the optimal solutions for our clients, considering the technical, logistical, commercial, political, regulatory and environmental factors.

As a truly integrated consultancy, we bring together a range of technical specialists with the right skills to work with and solve our clients’ challenges. We embed trust, fairness, and equality at the core of our organisation, to allow our people to thrive. Ultimately, we bring enthusiastic, motivated people together who all understand how energy solutions can be technically, economically, ethically, and environmentally sustainable.

The Environment division is key to Xodus’ integrated ethos and works across a range of marine industries creating new and managing existing, responsible, and sustainable energy projects to deliver the energy transition and meet the worlds net zero goals.

We want everyone at Xodus to feel they truly belong and can bring their perspectives and ideas to work. Our focus on creating and sustaining an inclusive culture is to ensure everyone feels valued and empowered to be their best.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Significant demonstrated professional experience in oil and gas permitting (including term and life chemical permitting)
• Strong knowledge of offshore energy industries during operation and/or late life stages
• Experience in leading and project managing scopes of work  
• Degree level training in a relevant discipline e.g., environment, chemistry, engineering
• Strong understanding of the offshore legislation and involvement in reviewing and consulting on relevant legislation
• Proven track record of engaging effectively with operators, regulators and stakeholders.
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom
• Confident and collaborative communicator with excellent analytical and writing skills

Desirables Experience & Qualifications

• Active engagement in industry fora and working groups

Why you should join us:

• We are a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and welcoming place to work.
• We work flexibly at Xodus which means how you work your day is flexible with a combination of working in the office and at home.
• It goes without saying that we offer a Market Competitive Salary to ensure that you know your efforts and inputs are valued.
• We offer a Company pension scheme to allow you to save for your future.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• We have enhanced parental and shared parental leave pay policies available from day one of employment.
• We have a number of comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits available for you and your family, including, Private Medical Insurance, Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Income Protection and Life Insurance.
• We ensure there is always something fun to look forward to in the social calendar. From the summer BBQ, Christmas Party, taking part in charitable events or suggesting your own social idea, we celebrate everyone’s version of fun. We think our colleagues are the most important part of work, they are who we spend a large proportion of our time with and want to ensure everyone enjoys coming to work.

Xodus is dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where, every voice is valued, every perspective is celebrated, and everyone can thrive.

Connect with like-minded individuals and allies through our Employee Networks, including Xodus Women's Network, X Pride, Neurodiversity Network and Wellbeing Network.

Join us at Xodus and be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy. Together, we have the power to create change and make a difference. Apply now and let us build a brighter, more sustainable future, together!

Further Information

Please contact recruitment@xodusgroup.com for further information on this opportunity.

To apply for this role please complete the application form by attaching your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and what you would bring to the role.

The closing date for this role is 2 September 2026. We look forward to receiving your application!