Environmental Specialist (Consultant)

Engineering & Development Corporation of the Philippines (Official); Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering & Development Corporation of the Philippines (EDCOP) is seeking a highly experienced Environmental Specialist for infrastructure projects. The role focuses on monitoring EMP compliance, guiding adherence to ADB EIA policies, and developing a GRM framework with DPWH.

The candidate should bring extensive experience in road/bridge infrastructure and international financing environment, supporting project success through rigorous environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve years of professional experience in engineering consultancy.
• Minimum of ten years as Environmental Specialist in infrastructure projects (roads/bridges).
• Minimum of five years with an international financing institution on infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the status of the project's compliance with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) during the consulting period and provide recommendations on environmental mitigation measures.
• Assist the International Senior Environmental Specialist to ensure compliance with ADB policies, EIA, and government environmental policies.
• Assist in establishing guidelines for a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) acceptable to ADB and DPWH.
• Perform other duties as required by the employer.

Job description

Engineering & Development Corporation of the Philippines (EDCOP), founded in 1955, is a pioneer engineering consultancy firm in the country with a long-standing reputation for responsible and dependable service. The company provides comprehensive planning and engineering solutions across the Philippines, covering project inception, design, construction management, and post-project evaluation. EDCOP is ISO 9001:2015 certified for engineering and design services in power, water resources, transportation, geotechnical and environmental systems, integrated area development, commercial and industrial establishments, and project management services.

Experience

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of professional experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist in the construction of infrastructure projects, with at least two (2) road and/or bridge projects.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with an international financing institution, firm, or organization on infrastructure projects.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Monitor the status of the project's compliance, particularly with the conditions stated in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), throughout the consulting services period, and make necessary recommendations on environmental mitigation measures to the employer and contractor.
• Assist the International Senior Environmental Specialist in ensuring the project's compliance with the environmental policies of ADB, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and the government's environmental policies.
• Assist the International Senior Environmental Specialist in establishing guidelines for a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) acceptable to ADB and DPWH to facilitate the resolution of environmental concerns.
• Perform other duties as required by the employer.