Environmental Scientist

؜ - ؜Riyadh ؜ -

Job details

As a KSA Senior Environmental Specialist, you will be a core member of both
AECOM Arabia and the Middle East & Africa Environment Team. You are passionate
about delivering effective environmental and social inputs and positively
influencing the environmental and social performance of large-scale projects
in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. You must be able to demonstrate
experience in managing multidisciplinary ESIA inputs to complex and large-
scale projects, working closely with design engineers to intercept and
mitigate potential effects on communities, as well as effectively managing
resources and budgets. You will provide direction and input across all project
lifecycles from early strategy development, through feasibility,
optioneering/option selection, outline design, to detailed design, discharging
of consents, construction, and operation. You will review environmental and
social studies, mitigation measures and management plans, and monitor their
implementations on behalf of private financial institutions and their
requirements, to make sure that projects’ activities are aligned with good
international industry practices.


Minimum Requirements


Qualifications


+ Graduate and/or post-graduate degree in relevant social and/or
environmental disciplines.


+ Professional knowledge of Arabic and English.


+ Valid full drivers’ licence.


Skills


+ You’ll need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious, as well as
having:


+ Proven experience working in ESIA-related issues for private projects.


+ A proven understanding of international best practices and guidelines in
the subject (such as IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, UN Guiding
Principles, IAIA Guidelines, etc.) and their application.


+ Familiarity with Saudi Arabia’s Environmental Regulations / Standards and
experience in liaising with ministries (such as MEWA, Royal Commission for
Jubail and Yanbu, ARAMCO, NEOM, NCEC, PIF, GAMEP, etc.).


+ Experience in applying baseline data collection methodologies and carrying
out project activities in emerging markets and rural communities, particularly
in Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia Latin America, and the Middle East.


+ Experience in coordinating and managing inputs into Environmental and
Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and/or Environmental and Social Due Diligence
(ESDD).


+ The ability to lead and work collaboratively as part of an established
team, supervising members of staff as applicable.


+ Excellent verbal and report writing skills, including technical reviewing –
all with an attention to detail.


+ Ability to work to deadlines and budget constraints, working flexibly under
pressure and responding to changing project and programme demands.


+ Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to
structure and prioritise the delivery of project outputs effectively while
working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.


+ Willingness to travel.


Preferred Qualifications


+ Professional knowledge of Arabic and English.


What We Offer


We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid
work options. 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.


You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe
and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves
to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create
transformational outcomes for our clients.


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.


We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and
your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.


When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of
experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and
construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and
equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and
we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Summary

  • Advertiser: AECOM
  • Announcement date: 29/04/2022
  • Type of employment: -
  • Experience level: -
  • Educational level: -
  • Job location: Riyadh
  • Salary: -
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