Senior Environmental Assessment Consultant

Clear Leaf; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Gauteng seeks a Senior Environmental Assessment Consultant to manage complex projects and mentor junior staff. This role requires proven project management, strong client liaison skills, and the ability to produce compliant environmental reports. Candidates must have a relevant degree and demonstrate substantial experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience in complex environmental projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and requirements.
• Ability to develop high-quality environmental reports.
• Experience mentoring and leading junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple environmental assessment projects and teams.
• Conduct site visits and baseline investigations.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Generate accurate reports and documentation for clients.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Environmental Impact Assessment

Client liaison

Report writing

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Relevant degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Overview

Senior Environmental Assessment Consultant
Job Location: Gauteng, Randburg
Deadline: November 28

This requires personal authority.

Responsibilities

• Project manager for a number of projects as well as management and leadership of junior colleagues and the projects they are managing.
• Personal authority required, drawn from experience, reputation, skill, character, and personal example.
• Direct involvement in project-related work for complex and environmentally significant projects.
• Environmental Impact Assessment, client liaison, specialist appointments and authority management required to achieve a Record of Decision.
• Conducting environmental management projects such as Environmental Management Frameworks, Strategic Environmental Assessments, Risk Assessments and Environmental Compliance Officer duties.
• Site visits and performing baseline investigations to determine the project's sensitivity, its possible legal requirements and to gain an understanding of the scope of any specialist work that may be required.
• Conduct Public Participation campaigns in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Generate high‑quality and accurate reports that reflect the sensitivity of the receiving environment, the nature of the proposed project or develop and describe suitable mitigation measures to reduce the impacts.
• Write reports in compliance with legislative requirements and preferably referencing best industry practice.
• Develop environmental control documents that manage construction and operational level impacts.
• Assume overall project management role for the team, including regular reporting back to clients and internally.
• Conduct project inception meetings with the client and attend initial site visits.
• Ensure project programmes and budgets are set and adhered to, managing deviations to timelines and budgets.
• Liaise with clients and authorities in a professional and knowledgeable manner, leading to documented decisions and a clear understanding of their requirements.
• Troubleshoot and problem‑solve; generate reports and project‑management documents required for formal project control.
• Mentor and transfer knowledge to junior colleagues.