Environmental Safeguards Specialist

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

Along with parent company the SJ Group, 2016-2022 was a period of significant growth and development for SMEC. Spanning 40+ countries and with the specialist expertise of over 5,000 employees, SMEC continued to deliver complex major projects, world-class technical excellence and advanced engineering solutions. As part of the SJ Group, SMEC is able to leverage the capabilities of our parent and sister companies to operate flexibly and effectively in local and global markets. We have access to global network of design and engineering expertise, with 16,000 colleagues across 10 multi-disciplinary brands including architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists.

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Safeguards Specialist to join our consulting team for an upcoming Feasibility Study (FS) for an infrastructure project in Solomon Islands.

The specialist will be responsible for assessing potential environmental impacts and risks associated with the proposed project, supporting environmental due diligence, and preparing the environmental safeguards documentation required during project preparation.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent professional qualifications in environmental science, engineering, and management, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years in environmental impact assessments under infrastructure projects financed by IFIs or international organizations is required.
• Experience in getting involved in the project design and planning stage and conducting environmental safeguards due diligence is an advantage.
• Fluent in writing and speaking English is mandatory.
• Male or Female

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