Senior Environmental Engineer

Project and role

Environmental management

• Lead and oversee environmental compliance activities across project sites.
• Ensure compliance with project environmental requirements, permits, and applicable local regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Environmental Management Plans.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and site assessments to identify risks and ensure compliance.
• Review contractor environmental plans, method statements, and environmental reports.
• Monitor environmental performance and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Assess and mitigate environmental impacts related to construction activities.

Coordination and improvement

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities on environmental matters.
• Prepare environmental reports, compliance documentation, and performance metrics.
• Monitor waste management, pollution prevention, resource conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Support biodiversity, ecology, and environmental protection requirements where applicable.
• Investigate environmental incidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide environmental awareness training and guidance to project teams; support permitting and approvals.
• Promote sustainability and continuous environmental improvement; mentor junior environmental staff.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, handover, and project closeout from an environmental perspective.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of environmental experience; large-scale infrastructure, construction, or development experience is preferred.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, environmental impact assessments, and environmental management systems.
• Experience implementing ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Knowledge of sustainability, waste management, pollution prevention, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and environmental reporting systems.
• Professional environmental certifications are advantageous; membership in a recognized environmental professional organization is preferred.