Senior Environmental Scietist at GIBB Engineering and Architecture

Job description

Introduction

The GIBB Environmental Sector is looking for a professional to join their team in the form of a Senior Environmental Scientist

Specification

Key Performance Areas

• Conduct and manage Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and other environmental investigations according to the new EIA legislation.
• Providing input for strategic assessment, policy development and reporting.
• Interpreting and applying environmental legislation.
• Develop, plan, co-ordinate and facilitate Public Participation Processes (PPP).
• Client and authority liaison.
• Compiling, reviewing and approving project proposals and environmental reports.
• Developing and implementing Environmental Management Plans (EMP's).
• Conducting environmental monitoring, reviews and audits.
• Mentoring of junior staff.
• Mange project budget and programme
• Provision of ongoing assistance and support to line managers and rest of the environmental team.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Honours I Masters degree in Environmental
• Sciences I Environmental Management or equivalent tertiary qualification

Experience

• Environmental management experience of at least 4 years.
• Experience in EIAs, EMPs, SEA and PPPs.
• Proven track record in project management of EIAs (full life cycle) including the Management of staff, time and budget allocation.