Environmental Specialist

We are seeking a highly experienced Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance, monitoring, and sustainability initiatives across a major PMC project. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental management roles within infrastructure, construction, oil & gas, or industrial projects, preferably in a consultancy or PMC setup.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure environmental compliance with local, national, and international regulations, standards, and client requirements.
• Review and monitor the implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs).
• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and support in preparation of environmental reports and submissions.
• Perform site inspections, audits, and environmental monitoring (air, water, noise, waste, etc.).
• Identify and assess potential environmental risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities for environmental permits, approvals, and inspections.
• Evaluate and monitor waste management, hazardous materials, and pollution prevention procedures.
• Support the implementation of sustainability and green building practices, where applicable.
• Review contractors’ environmental documentation and performance to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Deliver training, awareness sessions, and toolbox talks on environmental best practices.
• Participate in incident investigations related to environmental non-compliance or pollution events and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare periodic environmental performance reports for client and internal stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a PMC or consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, EIA procedures, and international standards (e.g., IFC, ISO 14001, LEED).
• Familiar with construction and industrial project environmental challenges and solutions.
• Experience with environmental monitoring tools, reporting systems, and management software.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.