Senior Environmental Scientist – EPP needed at AECOM

Job Description

• Are you passionate about environmental management and looking to make a significant impact? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Environmental Scientist to join our dynamic team to support both our local and global business.

Here is what you will do:

• Project Involvement: Lead and deliver discipline-specific input in various projects, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery.
• Environmental Assignments: Conduct detailed environmental studies, assessments, and prepare drawings and reports.
• EIA/ESIA Development: Oversee the development of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), including data review and compilation of baseline documentation.
• Team Guidance: Mentor junior environmental planners and environmental scientists, ensuring high-quality work and professional growth.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead public participation and stakeholder engagement processes, serving as the main interface with clients and competent authorities.
• Technical Excellence: Coordinate small to mid-size project teams, prepare project deliverables, and provide specialized technical input. Ensure high-quality, cost-effective work by following or developing environmental assessment procedures.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain client relationships, attend client meetings, and participate in the development of bids and proposals.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Project Coordination: Manage and coordinate project teams, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Environmental Assessments: Conduct interdisciplinary reviews, apply legislative knowledge to manage environmental risks and obtain necessary approvals.
• Problem Solving: Use innovative approaches to solve problems and improve existing processes.
• Quality Assurance: Perform technical quality reviews of assessments, models, and surveys, adhering to corporate standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience in environmental science or engineering.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Arts, or Engineering from an accredited university. A Master’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Professional Registration: Registered as a Scientist with SACNASP and as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) with EAPASA in South Africa