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AECOM Senior Environmental Scientist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Job Description
As a Senior Environmental Scientist, you will be responsible for managing the EIA and bidding process for a variety of projects with support from senior team members across. You will be expected to demonstrate competence and expertise in:
1, Project Management:
Lead and oversee the EIA process for projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Coordinate and collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors to gather necessary data and information.
Develop and implement project plans and programmes.
- Environmental Impact Assessment:
Co-ordinate comprehensive and robust assessments of potential environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with proposed projects across infrastructure or urban regeneration sectors.
Analyse data, assess risks, and identify potential mitigation measures to minimise adverse impacts.
Have a general environmental knowledge to advise on environmental matters, the potential effects and solutions.
Stay updated with relevant environmental regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices to ensure compliance.
Collaborate with colleagues from other teams to understand data related to air and water quality, biodiversity, land use, socio-economic factors, and other relevant parameters.
Understand various methodologies and tools to evaluate potential impacts and predict short-term and long-term consequences.
- Client and Stakeholder Engagement:
Effectively communicate and engage with clients and stakeholders, including project developers and government agencies.
Attend workshops, and meetings to gather input, address concerns, and incorporate stakeholder feedback into the EIA process.
Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure transparency and collaboration throughout the assessment process.
- Report Writing and Communication:
Prepare comprehensive EIA reports, including screening and scoping, that clearly communicate assessment findings, potential impacts, and recommended mitigation measures.
Present findings and recommendations to clients, regulatory authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.
Ensure reports and deliverables are technically accurate, well-structured, and effectively convey complex information to different audiences.
Conduct thorough reviews of EIA deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements and regulations.
- Technical specialism
Be competent or enthusiastic to learn an additional technical specialism in the following areas: climate change, socioeconomics and human health, and natural capital assessments.
Understand the potential forthcoming changes to legislation, such as Environmental Outcomes Reports.
Requirements:
A Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Ecology, or a related field.
Experience in conducting and managing EIA across a range of projects within a consultancy, development company or similar organisation, and including advising clients and colleagues.
Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines related to EIA processes and compliance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
Project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks.
Proactive problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and analytically.
Professional membership of an appropriate body or eligibility to become a member.
Qualifications
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10102422
Business Line: Geography OH
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: On-Site