Environmental Control Officer (ECO) Cum ECMO

Greensafe International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greensafe International Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an Environmental Control Officer (ECO) to oversee the Environmental Monitoring and Management Plan on construction sites. You will lead site inspections, ensure compliance with EMMP and environmental permits, and liaise with NEA and other authorities.

The role requires at least 2 years of ECO experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to drive corrective actions and reporting.

Qualifications

• Registered Environmental Control Officer (ECO) by NEA.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in construction or infrastructure projects (ECO cum ECMO).
• Sound knowledge of local environmental regulations, codes of practice, and EMMP requirements.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with ability to liaise with authorities and stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct site inspections independently and resolve environmental issues proactively.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Environmental Monitoring and Management Plan (EMMP) across all project phases.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor compliance with air, water, noise, and waste controls.
• Identify, report, and recommend corrective actions for non-compliance or breaches.
• Maintain up-to-date environmental documentation and reports.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure permit conditions are met.
• Conduct site briefings and toolbox talks to raise environmental awareness.
• Review environmental method statements, risk assessments, and pollution controls.
• Supervise pollution control system installation and maintenance.
• Respond to environmental emergencies and coordinate containment and reporting.
• Participate in audits and drive continual improvement.

Skills

Regulatory liaison

Environmental reporting

Independent site inspections

Stakeholder communication

Education

NEA ECO certification

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective implementation of the Environmental Monitoring and Management Plan (EMMP) across all phases of the project.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor compliance with environmental requirements related to air quality, water management, noise control, and waste disposal.
• Identify, report, and recommend corrective actions for any non-compliance or potential environmental breaches.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date environmental documentation, including inspection records and statutory reports.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies such as NEA, PUB, NParks, and others to ensure full compliance with environmental legislation and permit conditions.
• Conduct site briefings and toolbox talks to promote environmental awareness among workers and subcontractors.
• Review and provide input on environmental method statements, risk assessments, and pollution control measures.
• Supervise the implementation and maintenance of pollution control systems (e.g., silt fences, wheel wash bays, oil interceptors).
• Respond to environmental emergencies (e.g., spills or complaints) and ensure proper containment, mitigation, and reporting actions are taken.
• Participate in audits and support continual improvement of environmental management practices on site.

Job Requirements:

• Registered Environmental Control Officer (ECO) by NEA.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience in construction or infrastructure projects ECO cum ECMO.
• Sound knowledge of local environmental regulations, codes of practice, and EMMP requirements.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with the ability to liaise with authorities and project stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct site inspections independently and resolve environmental issues proactively.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring tools and reporting systems is an advantage.