Senior Environmental Engineer: EIA & Compliance Lead

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer for a leading environmental consultancy in East London, Eastern Cape. You will lead EIA studies, develop EMPs, conduct site investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance while mentoring junior staff.

You will apply SA environmental legislation knowledge (NEMA, MPRDA), manage projects and budgets, and contribute to business development in a collaborative office environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering with environmental focus, or related field.
• Professional registration with ECSA or relevant body.
• Minimum 7 years in environmental engineering consulting.
• Proven track record managing EIAs, EMPs, and compliance projects.
• In-depth knowledge of SA environmental legislation (NEMA, MPRDA).
• Experience with environmental modeling and monitoring techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with report-writing capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage EIA studies and report preparation.
• Develop and implement EMPs for construction and operation phases.
• Conduct site investigations, compliance audits, and risk assessments.
• Provide expert advice on environmental legislation, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Design and oversee pollution control, waste management, and remediation strategies.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory agencies (e.g., DEA), and stakeholders.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Mentor and supervise junior environmental scientists and engineers.
• Stay current with policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Contribute to business development through proposals and client engagement.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Environmental modeling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer for a leading environmental consultancy in East London, Eastern Cape. You will lead EIA studies, develop EMPs, conduct site investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance while mentoring junior staff.

You will apply SA environmental legislation knowledge (NEMA, MPRDA), manage projects and budgets, and contribute to business development in a collaborative office environment.