Environmental Lead
TR/082481
Posted: 11/06/2026
- Competitive PAYE Day Rate
- England, North West, Cumbria, Barrow-in-Furness
- Contract
HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT?
In operation since 1985, Barrow Gas Terminal is a key piece of the UK’s energy infrastructure and supports the Morecambe Bay gas fields. The terminal has played a long‑standing role in processing and delivering natural gas, supporting both local employment and national energy supply.
With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement, we believe in operational excellence at every stage of production. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and energetic team, then we are keen to hear from you.
THE OPPORTUNITY – ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD
The Environmental Lead Role provides technical guidance and advice concerning the HSES Management system and associated environmental matters across the Morecambe Hub assets.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Duration: 2-year contract
Contract Type: PAYE
Day Rate: TBC - For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation. Please note that there is no travel and accommodation allowance provided.
Closing Date for Applications: 16th July 2026
Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference.
AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…
In role, you will be required to:
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, we are looking for:
In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values - Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
In operation since 1985, Barrow Gas Terminal is a key piece of the UK’s energy infrastructure and supports the Morecambe Bay gas fields. The terminal has played a long‑standing role in processing and delivering natural gas, supporting both local employment and national energy supply.
With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement, we believe in operational excellence at every stage of production. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and energetic team, then we are keen to hear from you.
THE OPPORTUNITY – ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD
The Environmental Lead Role provides technical guidance and advice concerning the HSES Management system and associated environmental matters across the Morecambe Hub assets.
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Duration: 2-year contract
Contract Type: PAYE
Day Rate: TBC - For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation. Please note that there is no travel and accommodation allowance provided.
- Please only apply if you have existing right-to-work in the UK.
- Please outline notice period/availability to start.
Closing Date for Applications: 16th July 2026
Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference.
AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…
In role, you will be required to:
- Provide expert environmental advice, support and guidance on environmental issues for Morecambe Hub assets.
- Ensure compliance with environmental permits for activities both onshore and offshore.
- Ensure environmental matters are embedded in the integrated management system and maintains the ISO 14001 management system.
- Provide support to the Morecambe Hub assets regarding new and forthcoming environmental legislation, industry and best practice. Understand and promote environmental and associated legal requirements.
- Identify and supports the management of environmental risks
- Provide strategic input and delivery of the Morecambe Hub HSES improvement plan.
- Lead investigations into accidents/incidents to identify underlying causes, recommending preventative measures.
- Lead and/or participate in internal and external audits to ensure compliance to legal requirements and the HSES management system.
- Facilitate performance assessment, monitoring, benchmarking and reporting as required and to Spirit Energy shareholders.
- Regularly visit the offshore installations to monitor performance and compliance andc onduct assurance activities.
- Act as a Lead investigator using Kelvin TopSet investigation techniques to support business requirements.
- Any other associated duties as reasonably required.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role, we are looking for:
- Experience of oil and gas production activities
- Knowledge and experience of integrated management systems with environment embedded – risk management, assurance, tools and techniques
- Knowledge of UK environmental legislation
- Experience and Knowledge of ISO14001 Certification
- Degree/qualification in Environmental Management or related subject
- Offshore BOSIET and Medical
- Experience in event management and investigation training such as Kelvin TopSet
In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values - Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Laura McHardy
MSP Recruitment Partner
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