Senior Environmental Scientist at AECOM

Job Description

The Senior Environmental Scientist will assist and provide support to Environmental & Social Studies for various AECOM projects in the African and Middle East region. In addition, you would act as liaison and advisor on environmental, social and related issues for projects and to assist to grow the business in Africa by compiling proposals and representing the AECOM brand to identified clients.Projects:Assist in the compilation of South African-based Basic Assessments, Scoping and Environmental Reporting Processes, Water Use Licenses, Environmental Management Programmes and Social Assessments.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).Conduct field investigations to quantify, analyse, evaluate and verify environmental data and aspects.Assist in preparation and evaluation of analytical data.Undertake business development activities including: Client identification, correspondence and compilation of project proposals in line with the regional strategy.Project manage medium to large sized projects including budget control, task development, and client and stakeholder liaison.Work effectively within the Middle East and African environmental management team.Effectively illustrate the ability to balance and meet multiple deadlines.Support the environmental management business to execute its strategy in Africa.Business:Lead the development of proposals, managing the interface with technical specialists from around EMEAProvide support and advise on Environmental and Social matters on projectsClients:Demonstrate expertise to clients and build trust by reliably meeting commitments.Written and oral communication (including meetings and presentations).Build a broad working knowledge of scope of AECOM’s practices, products, and services for cross selling and marketing opportunities.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Specific skills requiredMust be proficient in MS Office application softwareMust have valid code 8 driver’s licenseExperienceMinimum of 10 years’ experience within the environmental consulting or environmental management field.Excellent knowledge of Environmental legislation.Excellent knowledge of Environmental International Standards and Guidelines.Proven experience in conducting Environmental Projects in compliance with International Standards and Guidelines (e.g. IFC Performance Standards / World Bank Guidelines).Proven experience in at least one key sector (i.e. power, water, oil and gas, large infrastructure)Proven experience in conducting Environmetal Due Diligence Assessments would be an advantage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

At least a BSc (Hons) Degree in Environmental Management or Suitable Equivalent.Registration with SACNASP or EAPASA or Equivalent is required.

Additional Information

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

• We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
• With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
• We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
• AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.