E&S Compliance Lead for Energy Projects

Acwa; Sivas Merkez; On-site; TRY 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power Türkiye seeks an Environmental and Social (E&S) Manager to ensure Turkish assets comply with Turkish laws and international lender standards while minimizing environmental impacts and managing social risks.

This project-critical role requires strong ESMS governance, stakeholder engagement, and contractor E&S oversight across energy, infrastructure, or construction sites, with fluency in Turkish and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Social Sciences, or related field.
• 8+ years in environmental & social management.
• 4+ years site-based experience on energy, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Fluent English and Turkish (written and spoken).
• Experience with ESMS, international lenders, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Turkish laws and international lender standards (IFC, EBRD, Equator Principles).
• Implement and maintain the ESMS for projects.
• Manage environmental permits and approvals renewal.
• Monitor air, water, waste, noise, and biodiversity impacts.
• Oversee contractor E&S performance (EPC/O&M).
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Manage community engagement and stake­holder plan.
• Operate grievance mechanism for communities and workers.
• Prepare E&S reports for lenders, regulators, and audits.
• Advise leadership on E&S risks and improvements.
• Deliver E&S training and awareness to staff and contractors.

Skills

ESMS governance

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Environmental & social risk

Contractor management

Audits & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ESMS

IFC Standards knowledge

Job description

ACWA Power Türkiye seeks an Environmental and Social (E&S) Manager to ensure Turkish assets comply with Turkish laws and international lender standards while minimizing environmental impacts and managing social risks.

This project-critical role requires strong ESMS governance, stakeholder engagement, and contractor E&S oversight across energy, infrastructure, or construction sites, with fluency in Turkish and English.