Environment Planner

Bureau Veritas do Brasil; Cuttack; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas do Brasil is seeking an Environment Planner in India to identify and assess environmental and social risks across diverse projects, developing mitigation measures and ensuring GIIP compliance. The role involves conducting due diligence studies, preparing EMPs and Monitoring Plans, and evaluating social impacts and stakeholder risks, with site visits and audits to ensure regulatory adherence.

Qualified candidates will have a degree in Environmental Planning or related fields,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Agriculture, Forestry, or related field.
• Experience in environmental and social due diligence.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and evaluate environmental and social (E&S) risks across projects.
• Conduct environmental and social due diligence studies for private sector projects and investments.
• Prepare Environmental Management Plans (EMP), Environmental Monitoring Plans, and Sustainability Action Plans.
• Assess social impacts, community concerns, livelihood issues, and stakeholder risks.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, environmental audits, and compliance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with GIIP and regulatory requirements; support ESG compliance and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Environmental Planning or related field

Job description

Job Description:

Purpose of Position

• The Environment Planner will identify and assess environmental and social risks in projects, develop mitigation measures, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Good International Industry Practice (GIIP). The role supports sustainable project planning through environmental due diligence, impact assessments, ESG compliance, and environmental management initiatives.

Major Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and evaluate environmental and social (E&S) risks associated with projects across various industry sectors.
• Conduct environmental and social due diligence studies for private sector projects and investments.
• Prepare Environmental Management Plans (EMP), Environmental Monitoring Plans, and Sustainability Action Plans.
• Assess social impacts, community concerns, livelihood issues, and stakeholder risks.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, environmental audits, and compliance monitoring.

Roles & Responsibilities for HSE

HSSE -

• Responsible for compliances of all applicable statutory laws and regulations as well as Group HSSE policies and procedures etc. in relation to Health, security, safetyand environment and workmen employment.
• Responsible for establishing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the HSSE Management System (in line with ISO14001:2015 & ISO 45001 standards) within his/ her Region/Location/Team.
• Responsible to take reasonable care on health and safety of their own, colleagues and others working surroundings.
• Responsible to report promptly to immediate superior on any abnormalities and incidents found related to Health, Security, Safety and Environment

Quality-

• To comply company Quality requirements e.g. policies, procedures, guidelines etc. and local legal requirements on Quality as applicable.
• Support to Customer Satisfaction and Operational Excellence.
• Setup smart (Specific Measurable, Achievable, Relevant & Time Bound) Quality Objectives for himself and for Team in Success factor as applicable in area of Operation.
• Responsible to report promptly to immediate superior and TIQ on any abnormalities and incidents found related to Quality.

Criteria for Performance Evaluation (KPIs)

• On-time delivery of Reports
• Client relationship – Retention and Growth.
• Compliance of internal and external guidelines, policies, procedures.
• Internal and external customer service satisfaction (e.g. number of complaints)
• To adhere Group HSE Guidelines.

Qualification and Experience

General:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Agriculture, Forestry, or a related field.

Technical:

• Experience in environmental and social due diligence
• Strong knowledge of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

Skills & Qualities:

• Good communication skills verbal, writing and presentation.
• Ability to comprehend technical issues quickly.
• Ability to work in a team.

The Job Description is subject to change from time to time, as per the requirements of the Company and the competencies / qualifications you may acquire in future.