Lead Environmental Scientist — Drive Impact & Compliance

Placements24

Southampton

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 72,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Performance-based incentives
Health and retirement benefits
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a client in Randburg to recruit a strategic Lead Environmental Scientist to manage environmental assessment and remediation projects. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive innovative solutions in environmental stewardship.

The role offers leadership responsibilities, opportunities to shape sustainability programs, and close collaboration with clients and regulators across projects from concept to completion.

Qualifications

  • MSc or PhD in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting or management.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, EIA processes, and remediation technologies.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead EIAs and EMPs.
  • Oversee site investigations, risk assessments, and remediation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
  • Manage budgets, timelines, and client liaison.
  • Mentor junior environmental scientists and technical staff.
  • Develop monitoring programs and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

EIA knowledge
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Team leadership
Regulatory compliance
Communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Environmental Science/Engineering/Geology

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a client in Randburg to recruit a strategic Lead Environmental Scientist to manage environmental assessment and remediation projects. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive innovative solutions in environmental stewardship.

The role offers leadership responsibilities, opportunities to shape sustainability programs, and close collaboration with clients and regulators across projects from concept to completion.

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