Associate Environmental Scientist at AECOM

Job Description
The Associate Environmental Scientist will assist and provide support to Environmental & Social Studies for various AECOM projects across a global team, as well as supporting the African engineering teams. In addition, will act as liaison and advisor on environmental, social and related issues for projects in the following sectors:

• Linear infrastructure.
• Mining.
• Energy.
• Bulk Services.
• Waste Management.

The candidate will furthermore have extensive experience in team management and a passion for mentoring.

Responsibilities:

• Support the global business in the compilation and review of environmental permitting and planning applications.
• Supports the Associate Director/ Director/Practice Lead in implementing the overall discipline strategic goals.
• Assist in the compilation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments in compliance with international standards and guidelines (e.g., IFC Performance Standards / World Bank Guidelines / Lender requirements).
• Provides specialised input to studies and assessments within their specific area of expertise.
• Develops study and assessment procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by others.
• Actively participate in and influence engineering design on large infrastructure development projects.
• Provide technical environmental expertise for screening and feasibility studies.
• Provision of environmental advisory services to clients and design teams.
• Conduct field investigations to quantify, analyse, evaluate and verify environmental data and aspects.
• Assist in preparation and evaluation of analytical data.
• Project manage medium to large sized projects including budget control, task development, and client and stakeholder liaison.
• Work effectively within the global AECOM team.
• Effectively illustrate the ability to balance and meet multiple deadlines.
• Working effectively within a remote/virtual environment.

Qualifications

• At least a BSc (Hons) Degree in Environmental Management or suitable equivalent.
• Registration with SACNASP or EAPASA or equivalent is required.
• Third party sustainability certification accreditation would be advantageous.

Specific Skills Required:

• Must be proficient in MS Office application software.
• Affective communicator within a culturally diverse team.
• The ability to manage client relationships within the AECOM global team and externally.
• Comfortable with working in teams in different time zones.
• Responsive and proactive to changing project scope within large complex development projects.

Experience :

• 15 - 20 years’ experience within the environmental consulting or environmental management field.
• Experience in international and local projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Environmental Permitting practices and approaches.
• Excellent knowledge of Environmental International Standards and Guidelines.
• Proven experience in conducting ISO 14001 EMS Compliance Reviews.
• Proven experience in Environmental monitoring in the water, marine and air quality environment.
• Proven experience in conducting Environmental Projects in compliance with International Standards and Guidelines (e.g., IFC Performance Standards / World Bank Guidelines / Lender requirements) will be an advantage.
• Proven experience in conducting Environmental Due Diligence Assessments will be an advantage.