Environmentalist

Surbana Jurong Group; Kotri; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC seeks an experienced Environmentalist for a Water Resources Project based in Hyderabad, Pakistan. You will manage environmental aspects, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement safeguards through the project lifecycle.

You will conduct EIA/IEE/EMP, monitor compliance with global standards, assess risks in irrigation and water infrastructure, and prepare monitoring reports. World Bank/ADB experience is advantageous; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in environmental management and assessment.
• Experience working on water resources, irrigation, dam, or other water infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in EIA, IEE, EMP preparation and implementation.
• Experience working on World Bank or ADB-funded projects will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and safeguards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Initial Environmental Examinations (IEE), and Environmental Management Plans (EMP).
• Monitor environmental compliance with applicable national and international regulations and standards.
• Identify and assess environmental risks associated with water resources and irrigation projects.
• Develop and implement environmental mitigation and monitoring measures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and environmental audits.
• Prepare environmental monitoring reports and maintain relevant documentation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental safeguards for donor-funded projects.

Skills

Environmental regulation knowledge

Communication skills

EIA/IEE/EMP experience

World Bank/ADB project experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Sciences/Engineering

Job description

About SMEC

Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people. SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation. Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers. When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organisation that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Environmentalist to join our team for a Water Resources Project based in Hyderabad, Pakistan. The role will be responsible for managing environmental aspects of the project, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing appropriate environmental safeguards and mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle. Conduct and review Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Initial Environmental Examinations (IEE), and Environmental Management Plans (EMP). Monitor environmental compliance with applicable national and international regulations and standards. Identify and assess environmental risks associated with water resources and irrigation projects. Develop and implement environmental mitigation and monitoring measures. Conduct regular site inspections and environmental audits. Prepare environmental monitoring reports and maintain relevant documentation. Ensure compliance with environmental safeguards for donor-funded projects.

• Conduct and review Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Initial Environmental Examinations (IEE), and Environmental Management Plans (EMP).
• Monitor environmental compliance with applicable national and international regulations and standards.
• Identify and assess environmental risks associated with water resources and irrigation projects.
• Develop and implement environmental mitigation and monitoring measures.
• Conduct regular site inspections and environmental audits.
• Prepare environmental monitoring reports and maintain relevant documentation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental safeguards for donor-funded projects.

With a track record of achievement in a related role, you will have gained your experience in a consultancy environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in environmental management and assessment. Experience working on water resources, irrigation, dam, or other water infrastructure projects. Proven experience in EIA, IEE, EMP preparation and implementation. Experience working on World Bank or ADB-funded projects will be an advantage. Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and safeguards. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in environmental management and assessment.
• Experience working on water resources, irrigation, dam, or other water infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in EIA, IEE, EMP preparation and implementation.
• Experience working on World Bank or ADB-funded projects will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and safeguards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.