Environmental Scientist

GHD is seeking an Environmental Scientist in Makati City, Philippines, to join a multidisciplinary team focused on environmental and sustainability projects. The role involves conducting environmental assessments, managing project components, and collaborating with clients and regulators. Responsibilities include preparing environmental impact assessments, project coordination, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or Science and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Job Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Our Environment Group is seeking for an Environmental Scientist that will work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team across a variety of infrastructure, energy and resources, transport, water and other project types. The Environmental Scientist will contribute to the delivery of environmental and sustainability projects in the Philippines across a range of sectors by undertaking technical environmental assessments, managing defined project components, and supporting environmental risk identification, assessment and mitigation. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulators, and includes responsibility for preparing local environmental impact assessment (EIA), or environmental risk assessment (ERA), international environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), environmental and social due diligence, or other technical modules of the EIA/ESIA requirements relevant to environmental science. The role also involves contributing to project coordination and management activities to support the timely and compliant delivery of project outcomes.

Coordination and delivery of environmental impact assessment studies for public and private sector clients across a range end of marketsConduct routine tasks related to environmental impact assessments using specified systems and protocols. Provide technical leadership within the group / team commensurate to your level and assist in the review of quality of project outcomes.Apply specialised technical knowledge in the delivery of projects for our clientsManage project development processes, activities and resources (staff time and disbursements).Brief, lead, manage and work with the project team to achieve the project outcomesDeliver the project within budget and on time and to program in accordance with the Project PlanAssist with the management of risks and opportunities within the team.Assist with management of the Quality, HSE, IMS, compliance standards and promotion of continuous improvement in our systems and processes.Deliver services to meet client requirements and expectations, by providing specialised technical services on a diverse range of projects.Collaborate with colleagues outside of the Environment Group to deliver multi-disciplinary and cross-geographical workAct as Project Manager for assigned projects, with end ‑ to ‑ end responsibility for planning, delivery, and close ‑ out.Support the preparation of bids for the Business Group (go / no go through to delivery including collaboration with bid teams as appropriate).Enhance the client relationship through responsiveness, effective communication, quality, and timely project deliveryAssist the Group in their annual business plan development.

Education

Bachelor degree qualifications in Environmental Engineering or Science, or similar discipline.

Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a relevant fieldKnowledgeable in local and international regulations and standards (e.g. IFC Performance Standards, EU Taxonomy, WBG EHS guidelines) Experience in environmental risk assessment, HAZOP, HAZID, or environmental site assessment is preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written. Ability to develop good business relationships with established and existing clients, provide high quality outputs and develop repeat business. Ability to work in a team environment, cooperative with other staff with open sharing of information and knowledge. Ability to work independently when required and demonstrate sound judgement and decisiveness.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Applicants must have work right for the Philippines.

Please note that we are not accepting agency resumes for this position.

About Us

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GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.