Environmental and Permitting Manager

Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Manager

Position Details & Scope

• Job Title: Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Manager

Direct reports will include:

• Environmental Permitting Coordinator o Permitting Officer(s)
• Other role interactions will include liaison with Project Compliance /Permitting Manager (Legal dept.); Legal counsel; Package Managers; Department Heads/Directors.

Job Dimension

• Residential position based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea • Contractor role; Monday to Friday.

HSE & Personal Statement – At all times the Job Holder will:

• Demonstrate personal commitment to the Company’s HSSE Policy
• Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and Company HSE standards
• Actively participate in the Company’s safety awareness and initiative schemes

Key Activities (Responsibilities)

• Lead the implementation and compliance monitoring of the Level 3 Environment Permit conditions issued by CEPA
• Coordinate with CEPA and other regulatory bodies to ensure ongoing alignment with national environmental legislation and permitting requirements.
• Develop and manage environmental regulatory strategies to support project readiness for FID, including permit amendments, variations, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of environmental reports, management plans, and monitoring programs required under the permit and other regulatory frameworks.
• Provide guidance to project teams on environmental obligations, risks, and mitigation strategies during the pre-project phase.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and consultation processes related to environmental permitting, including landowner, community, and government interactions.
• Track and interpret changes in environmental legislation, policy, and lender requirements relevant to the LNG sector in PNG.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and reviews related to environmental compliance and permitting.
• Supervise and mentor a small permitting team, including a Permitting Coordinator and Permitting Officer, to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of regulatory tasks and documentation.
• Allocate responsibilities, provide technical guidance, and support professional development of direct reports to build internal capacity and maintain regulatory compliance standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in environmental permitting and regulatory compliance, preferably within the oil & gas or large infrastructure sectors
• Proven experience managing environmental permits and licences, and engaging with regulatory authorities such as CEPA, NMSA, and NPA in Papua New Guinea
• Strong understanding of PNG’s Environment Act 2000, Prescribed Activities Regulation, Oil & Gas Act, and international environmental standards (e.g., IFC Performance Standards)
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing small teams and coordinating multidisciplinary inputs in complex project environments

Accountabilities

• Ensure effective implementation and ongoing compliance with the Level 3 Environment Permit and other regulatory obligations for the Papua LNG Project
• Support project readiness for Final Investment Decision (FID) through strategic environmental permitting and stakeholder engagement
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing permitting team to deliver regulatory outcomes aligned with national and international standards

Context

• E&P in Papua New Guinea is of strategic importance for the Company’s core LNG business and operations.
• The work occurs in a sensitive and difficult environment with permanent challenges related to project, country, security, and partnership context.
• The role involves high challenges in terms of Communities, Social & Economic development, Biodiversity, and Environment.

Why Join Easy Skill?

At Easy Skill, we are changing the way the world works. We strengthen teams globally and turn talent into a real competitive advantage. With the right people, everything is possible. We align technical project needs with the best global talents. To date, we’ve completed over 584 projects, and this is just the beginning. We connect skills, knowledge, and people to the right projects to build a better future. Joining Easy Skill means becoming part of a unique adventure. We help our candidates achieve their career ambitions and go beyond borders. We serve global leaders in industries such as mining, energy, construction, oil & gas, industry, and defense. We are looking for our next #perfectmatch to build a promising future. Are you ready?