Senior Environmental Consultant

Company: Full Time GHD Sector: Advisory & Consultancy
  • Date Posted : October 21, 2024

About the job

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and Urbanization.

As a global firm, GHD continues to expand our market presence across the Middle East. Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and society through your work? Do you have extensive experience in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environment, Social, and Impact Assessment (ESIA)? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Qatar Environment Team as a Senior Environmental Consultant.

This existing role will see you involved in

  • Leading the preparation and review of technical reports for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) studies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with both local and international regulations and standards.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental scientists, engineers, and project managers, to conduct comprehensive baseline surveys, analyze data, and propose effective mitigation measures for potential environmental impacts.
  • Interpreting and applying relevant environmental regulations, actively engaging in client meetings and stakeholder interactions to address concerns and ensure compliance.
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their needs and providing technical solutions that align with their objectives, effectively liaising and communicating with key client representatives to understand and manage their needs and deliver projects on time, as the Project Manager.
  • Demonstrating to clients and stakeholders a thorough technical understanding and implementation of environmental services, demonstrating effective presentation of technical information to diverse audiences, internal or external.
  • Perform the role of a Project Manager by leading and managing the work, with the project team and other relevant stakeholders, to achieve positive project outcomes.

What You Will Bring To The Team

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of working experience in an international environmental consultancy, with a preference for candidates who have experience working in the Middle East region and/or on oil and gas projects.
  • Demonstrated track record in the planning, coordinating, budgeting, invoicing and management of environmental projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of local and international environmental regulations and standards, staying informed about relevant emerging environmental regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
  • Possesses exceptional technical writing skills, particularly in the preparation of EIA/ESIA reports, with a proven ability to communicate complex environmental concepts clearly and effectively.
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively presenting technical information to diverse audiences, including clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Why GHD?

Being the best, we can be is in our culture. We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come.

Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognize achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

Who We Are

We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly ‘One GHD’ across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

At GHD, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

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