Senior Environmental Civil Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Fully remote

Private health insurance

Retirement plan

Development budget

Remote setup

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Civil Engineer to lead environmental initiatives from a remote capacity. You will drive EIAs, mitigation strategies, and sustainable design across major infrastructure projects worldwide, ensuring regulatory compliance and impactful environmental governance.

With 8+ years of experience, you will mentor teams, lead remote collaboration efforts, and shape environmental policy in a flexible, autonomous role that emphasizes sustainability and innovation

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering with an environmental focus.
• 8+ years in environmental engineering consulting for civil infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of South African environmental legislation and EIAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental assessment and impact analysis for civil projects.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with national and international environmental standards.
• Provide expert advice on sustainable design and construction practices.
• Collaborate remotely with project teams, regulators, and stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs and reporting.

Skills

EIA experience

Regulatory compliance

Remote collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Master's in Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

GIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Environmental Civil Engineer to lead their environmental engineering initiatives from a remote capacity. This role is vital for integrating environmental considerations into the planning and execution of major infrastructure projects across various regions. You will be instrumental in ensuring sustainable design practices, regulatory compliance, and the mitigation of environmental impacts. This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated professional to shape environmental policy and project outcomes from a flexible, remote setting, working with a company committed to sustainability and innovation in civil engineering, offering significant autonomy and influence in a remote-first working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the environmental assessment and impact analysis for civil engineering projects.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with national and international environmental legislation and standards.
• Provide expert advice on sustainable design and construction practices.
• Collaborate remotely with project teams, regulators, and stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs and reporting.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering with an environmental focus, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in environmental engineering consulting, with a strong focus on civil infrastructure.
• Proven track record in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and management plans.
• Excellent understanding of South African environmental legislation.
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills, with proficiency in virtual project management tools.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive private health insurance and retirement plan.
• Generous budget for professional development and remote work setup.
• Opportunity to drive environmental sustainability in significant civil projects.