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bp has been an International Oil Company for over a century, now we are changing direction to become an Integrated Energy Company - from IOC to IEC - from a company driven by the production of resources to one that that’s focused on delivering energy solutions for customers. Our new strategy provides a comprehensive and coherent approach to turn our net zero ambition into action. This coming decade is critical for the world in the fight against climate change, and to drive the necessary change in global energy systems will require action from everyone.

In the years ahead, bp is going to significantly scale-up our low-carbon energy business and this project is a fundamental part of BP’s strategy to increase our presence in low carbon energy, hydrogen and carbon capture businesses to serve communities on Teesside and Humberside that are ready to be at the leading edge of the energy transition. The Net Zero Teeside/Northern Endurance Partnership (NZT/NEP) project is a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project aiming to develop a network that enables the decarbonization of a cluster of carbon intensive businesses on Teesside and Humberside by 2030. This will be the UK’s first commercial scale, full chain CCS project, and has the potential to capture up to 10 million tonnes (Mt) of carbon dioxide emissions per annum – making a significant contribution towards the UK reaching its net zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050.

The project comprises a number of elements, including a new gas-fired power station on Teesside, with state-of-the art carbon capture technology, an onshore and offshore pipeline system and subsea CO2 injection infrastructure. CO₂ from the power station, as well as from a cluster of local industries on Teesside and Humberside (including hydrogen production), will be captured through a common CO₂ pipeline network, compressed, and transported offshore for secure storage at the Endurance saline aquifer. The project is reaching the end of the design stage and plans to be operational by 2026/27.

As a Senior Environmental & Social Advisor you will take care of the primary E&S roles on the project with the accountabilities described below. The role is part of an HSSE team dedicated to ensuring the project is delivered safely and in full compliance with the developing regulatory regime. There are a number of aspects to the NZT/NEP project that are “first of a kind” (FOAK) and will need a thoughtful approach to the collaborate with the Regulators.

This role will focus on the onshore aspects on Teesside and a track record of working effectively and thoughtfully with UK environmental regulators such as the Environment Agency and Natural England will be required. The role reports to the Regulatory Compliance, Environmental & Social Manager and will be required to deputise from time-to-time.

Key Accountabilities expected from role:

• Responsible for obtaining approval of key regulatory permits and consents for the project.
• One of the key accountabilities of the role will be the negotiation and agreement of the Environmental Permits for operating the NZT power station site. Two preliminary Environmental Permit applications have been submitted in tandem with the Development Consent Order application and these permits will undergo a significant variation in 2024 to reflect the finalised design.
• You will represent bp and partners to UK onshore Regulators against the backdrop of a FOAK project.
• Experience of the Environmental Permitting regime and working closely with the Environment Agency will be essential.
• Responsible for implementation of Regulatory Compliance, Environmental & Social systems, processes and activities in service of safe, compliant and reliable BP and contractor activities on Teesside.
• Implementation of bps net zero, people and plant sustainability aims:
• The role will be closely involved in promoting all of the bp sustainability aims with the project team and contractors.
• The role will be heavily involved in developing and implementing a biodiversity net positive impact plan for the project and future operations.
• Supporting the self-verification and oversight programme to verify barrier health and drive improvements during execution of the project.
• There is potential for this role to be involved in bp’s green and blue hydrogen projects on Teesside in due course.
• If desired, there is likely to be an opportunity to remain as the environmental lead for BP on Teesside once the projects go into operation.

Essential Education:

• Degree or higher in engineering, geosciences, environmental or related degree.
• IEMA or equivalent chartership preferred.

Essential experience and job requirements:

• Strong environmental experience gained in the oil and gas or another high hazard industry.
• Broad understanding of relevant UK regulatory regimes and a demonstrable track record of working with regulators, partners and NGOs and obtaining regulatory approval for sophisticated new activities.
• Track record of influencing teams and building and maintaining productive internal and external contacts with key partners.
• Management of contractors to deliver key workscopes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work on a continual basis and work in an agile manner.
• Knowledge and recent experience of industrial installation permitting under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations. Experience of working closely with the Environment Agency.
• Knowledge and experience of obtaining regulatory approval under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations.

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