Environmental Scientist - Data Centre Environmental Scientist - Data Centre AECOM In-person · C[...]

Seeds Renewables; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist to support on-site compliance for a data centre construction project in Centurion. The role focuses on adherence to EA, EMPr, WUL conditions and applicable environmental legislation during construction and early operations.

You will coordinate inputs with specialists, engage with stakeholders, and assist in presenting findings and recommendations, contributing to environmental reporting and ensuring high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental monitoring, inspections, and site audits to ensure compliance with EA, EMPr, WUL (if applicable), and project requirements.
• Develop and contribute to environmental reporting by gathering, correlating, and analysing environmental data using established tools and procedures.
• Support preparation of environmental deliverables by integrating monitoring results, specialist inputs, and technical knowledge.
• Monitor construction activities Identify non-conformances and propose corrective actions.
• Apply environmental legislation (NEMA, EIA Regulations, National Water Act) and identify regulatory triggers.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory engagement.
• Maintain compliance documentation and reporting quality.
• Coordinate environmental inputs with specialists and other disciplines.
• Participate in client and project meetings.
• Support engagement with contractors, SHE teams, independent ECO, and client representatives.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement processes.
• Assist in presenting environmental findings and recommendations.

Job description

Environmental Scientist - Data Centre

AECOM In-person · Centurion, GP, ZA 2 months ago

Job Description

AECOM is seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Environmental Scientist to support full-time on-site environmental compliance, coordination, and implementation related to the construction of a data centre project.

The incumbent will play a key role in ensuring compliance with Environmental Authorisations (EA), Environmental Management Programmes (EMPr), Water Use Licence (WUL) conditions (where applicable), and relevant environmental legislation during construction and early operational phases.

The role also includes coordination responsibilities and participation in public participation and stakeholder engagement processes where required.

Technical Excellence

• Conduct environmental monitoring, inspections, and site audits to ensure compliance with EA, EMPr, WUL (if applicable), and project requirements.
• Develop and contribute to environmental reporting by gathering, correlating, and analysing environmental data using established tools and procedures.
• Support preparation of environmental deliverables by integrating monitoring results, specialist inputs, and technical knowledge.
• Monitor construction activities Identify non-conformances and propose corrective actions.
• Apply environmental legislation (NEMA, EIA Regulations, National Water Act) and identify regulatory triggers.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory engagement.
• Maintain compliance documentation and reporting quality.
• Coordinate environmental inputs with specialists and other disciplines.

Client Relationship Management

• Participate in client and project meetings.
• Support engagement with contractors, SHE teams, independent ECO, and client representatives.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement processes.
• Assist in presenting environmental findings and recommendations.

Advantageous

• Experience on data centre or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 systems.
• Understanding of stormwater and pollution control.
• GIS/QGIS experience.

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Good communication.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Professional integrity.

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