Remote Senior Environmental Engineer: EIA Lead & Compliance

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Medical aid

Retirement fund contribution

Generous paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer for a fully remote role serving clients across South Africa. You will lead EIAs, develop EMPs, and ensure regulatory compliance, leveraging strong project management and environmental legislation expertise.

The ideal candidate has a BSc or BEng in Environmental/Civil Engineering with at least seven years in consulting, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently from a home office with reliable internet.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in environmental consulting with emphasis on impact assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead complex environmental projects.
• Strong knowledge of SA environmental legislation (NEMA, MPRDA) and EIA processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with remote-work capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead EIAs and Basic Assessments and oversee environmental assessments.
• Develop EMPs and monitoring programs.
• Ensure compliance with national, provincial, and local regulations.
• Conduct audits, site assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Prepare environmental reports including impact assessments and closure plans.
• Provide expert guidance on best practices and mitigation measures.
• Manage timelines and client communications for projects.
• Collaborate with clients and authorities virtually; mentor junior staff.

Skills

EIAs leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Technical reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

BSc or BEng in Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering

Tools

Environmental modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer for a fully remote role serving clients across South Africa. You will lead EIAs, develop EMPs, and ensure regulatory compliance, leveraging strong project management and environmental legislation expertise.

The ideal candidate has a BSc or BEng in Environmental/Civil Engineering with at least seven years in consulting, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently from a home office with reliable internet.