Environmental Manager

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) seeks an Environmental Manager for project-based work in the Philippines. You will lead environmental compliance on active construction sites, ensure adherence to local laws and lender standards, and manage audits and mitigation measures.

The role requires strong technical, communication, and project management skills, with potential deployment across Southeast Asia. Immediate project-based engagement in the Philippines is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• At least five years of progressively responsible environmental management on active construction sites.
• Experience in construction projects, water quality monitoring for dredging and reclamation.
• Experience in environmental studies, planning and monitoring of engineering projects.
• Demonstrated technical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills for client and contractor communications.
• Willing to accept project-based assignments and deployments in SE Asia.
• CAD, GIS or Photoshop are a plus.
• Project management ability is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements environmental strategies, policies and action plans for smooth project delivery.
• Oversee daily project activities and contractor performance per Environmental Monitoring and Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine environmental laws, permits and lender requirements.
• Apply IFC and ADB safeguards in site management and escalation of non-compliance.
• Coordinate pollution control, waste management and environmental health on site.
• Lead environmental and social due diligence and audits per Equator Principles.
• Audit, analyse and report on environmental performance; track corrective actions to closure.
• Provide professional advice for environmental impact assessments.
• Promote awareness and train staff on environmental issues and responsibilities.
• Monitor contractor compliance with the Environment Monitoring and Management plan.
• Lead environmental management meetings with contractor and employer; define corrective actions and follow up.
• Coordinate with Southeast Asia Environment Team for site updates and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Independence

Cross-cultural

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

CAD

GIS

Photoshop

Job description

• Develops and implements environmental strategies, policies, practices and action plans to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Oversee daily project activities and contractor performance to ensure compliance with the project’s Environmental Monitoring and Management Plan, environmental approval conditions and agreed corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Philippine environmental laws, permits and regulatory requirements, together with relevant international lender requirements and project commitments.
• Apply IFC Performance Standards and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement requirements in day-to-day site management, including identification of non-compliance, implementation of mitigation measures, contractor guidance, documentation and timely escalation.
• Co-ordinates all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health and conservation in compliance with local environmental legislation.
• Plan, lead and document environmental and social due diligence and compliance audits in accordance with applicable Equator Principles, lender safeguard requirements and project standards, including audits at other project sites when required.
• Audit, analyse and report on environmental performance, identify trends and material risks, track corrective actions to closure and escalate overdue or significant issues.
• Provide necessary professional advice for environmental impact assessments so as to reduce project environmental risks.
• Promotes, raises awareness and trains staff at all levels on environmental issues. and responsibilities.
• Monitor and manage Contractor’s compliance to Environment Monitoring and Management plan on project site.
• Proactively identify emerging environmental risks and non-compliance, take timely action within delegated authority, escalate material concerns to project and regional leadership, seek specialist support where needed and drive effective resolution.
• Lead environmental management meetings with the contractor and employer, communicate risks and non-compliance clearly, agree practical corrective actions, assign responsibilities and follow up commitments to closure.
• Coordinate regularly with the Southeast Asia Environment Team to provide clear site updates, seek specialist support, share lessons learned and contribute to consistent regional environmental practices and future project assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements environmental strategies, policies, practices and action plans to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Oversee daily project activities and contractor performance to ensure compliance with the project’s Environmental Monitoring and Management Plan, environmental approval conditions and agreed corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Philippine environmental laws, permits and regulatory requirements, together with relevant international lender requirements and project commitments.
• Apply IFC Performance Standards and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement requirements in day-to-day site management, including identification of non-compliance, implementation of mitigation measures, contractor guidance, documentation and timely escalation.
• Co-ordinates all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health and conservation in compliance with local environmental legislation.
• Plan, lead and document environmental and social due diligence and compliance audits in accordance with applicable Equator Principles, lender safeguard requirements and project standards, including audits at other project sites when required.
• Audit, analyse and report on environmental performance, identify trends and material risks, track corrective actions to closure and escalate overdue or significant issues.
• Provide necessary professional advice for environmental impact assessments so as to reduce project environmental risks.
• Promotes, raises awareness and trains staff at all levels on environmental issues. and responsibilities.
• Monitor and manage Contractor’s compliance to Environment Monitoring and Management plan on project site.
• Proactively identify emerging environmental risks and non-compliance, take timely action within delegated authority, escalate material concerns to project and regional leadership, seek specialist support where needed and drive effective resolution.
• Lead environmental management meetings with the contractor and employer, communicate risks and non-compliance clearly, agree practical corrective actions, assign responsibilities and follow up commitments to closure.
• Coordinate regularly with the Southeast Asia Environment Team to provide clear site updates, seek specialist support, share lessons learned and contribute to consistent regional environmental practices and future project assignments.

Key performance indicators

• Meeting or exceeding project KPIs
• Client satisfaction with projects delivery

Recommended Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Environmental Engineering or equivalent
• At least five years of progressively responsible environmental management experience, including substantial experience leading environmental compliance on active construction sites.
• Experience in construction projects, water quality monitoring for dredging, and reclamation projects.
• Experience in Environmental related studies, planning, and monitoring of engineering projects.
• Demonstrated technical ability.
• Proven ability to work independently and prioritize own work load to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to prepare concise compliance reports, communicate confidently with clients and contractors, and work effectively across diverse disciplines and cultures within the Southeast Asia team.
• Willing to accept an initial project-based contract and, subject to business requirements, undertake future assignments at other project sites in the Philippines or Southeast Asia.
• Candidates with graphic skills such as CAD, GIS, Photoshop, will be highly regarded.
• Candidates with proven project management ability will be a bonus.

Accountability - Compliance

• All staff working in your area of responsibility understand the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Integrity Policy and associated procedures.
• Compliance risks associated with your area of responsibility are understood and managed effectively
• Appropriate processes and controls are implemented within your area of responsibility for managing compliance risks effectively
• Any incidents of suspected non-compliance with Company policies within your area of responsibility are reported and acted on in a timely way
• Company assurance processes to review and improve effectiveness of Compliance management within your area of responsibility are supported

Note: This is initially a project-based contract for the duration of the current assignment in the Philippines. The role is intended to support a longer-term regional capability: subject to business needs, performance and future project availability, the successful candidate may be considered for deployment to a permanent position in Philippines or other project sites across Southeast Asia after completing the current assignment.

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.

We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.

Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!