Senior Environmental Consultant

SUMMARY:
We have an opportunity for a Senior Environmental Consultant to contribute within a vibrant multi-disciplinary team of the Energy Division of a respected engineering consultancy. 

We are looking for someone who is a senior or seasoned environmental and/or social specialist leading and delivering local and international (Africa) ESIA and/or ESDD consulting assignments.

POSITION INFO:

• You will work on a range of projects diverse in type and scale located in South Africa, wider Africa and abroad.
• You will have the opportunity to work in an integrated project environment and to deliver self-managed high-quality work related to their own technical specialism.
• You will be expected to support in other projects using their wider environment and sustainability skills and knowledge.
• Provide team guidance to the Environmental Planning and Advisory team.
• Key client/account relationship management, participation in marketing and may be required to provide input to business development activities, and development of proposals.
• Lead / prominent role in delivering local and international (Africa) projects.
• Engagement with Clients and other stakeholders at the senior executive level and providing support and guidance on critical Environmental and Social (E&S) aspects affecting their projects.
• Experience in Sub Sahara Africa (outside of South Africa) and ability to travel.

• We are looking for people with the following experience –
• A degree a relevant environmental and/or social discipline.
• Recognized as a senior or seasoned environmental and/or social specialist leading and delivering local and international (Africa) ESIA and/or ESDD consulting assignments.
• EAPASA Registration is required or evidence of application in process and SACNASP registration would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable project knowledge in several of the following sectors: water, mining and energy (renewables), road and rail infrastructure, ports and marine infrastructure, mining, gas, and industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledgeable in a wide range of environmental and social sub-disciplines (i.e. air quality, ecological impact, climate change, occupational health and safety, resettlement planning, labour practices etc.
• Key words: IFC performance standards, Equator Principles