Senior Environmental Consultant

Mission

The Senior Environmental and/or Social Consultant focuses on leading and overseeing the assessment and mitigation of environmental and/or social risks associated with energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects. They deliver permitting-related services, conduct environmental/social studies, environmental/social monitoring and modeling, compliance assessments, due diligence, and audits to evaluate compliance with Italian and European regulations or Project Financing standards.

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Key Accountabilities

Lead Environmental and/or Social Impact Assessment Studies:
 - Lead and oversee comprehensive environmental/social impact assessments for energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects, analyzing factors such as air quality, water resources, and biodiversity.
 - Provide strategic guidance and technical expertise in conducting environmental/social studies to facilitate permitting and authorization processes, identifying potential risks and mitigation measures.
Environmental and Social Due Diligences, Studies, and Audits:
 - Lead due diligence assessments to evaluate environmental and social risks associated with projects, ensuring thorough analysis and identification of potential impacts.
 - Oversee audits to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, social standards, and financial requirements, providing recommendations for improvement.
Analysis of Pollutant Dispersion and Deposition:
 - Utilize advanced modeling techniques to simulate pollutant dispersion from energy facilities, evaluating potential impacts on air quality, water bodies, and soil.
 - Lead assessments of deposition patterns and concentrations of pollutants to estimate environmental effects and risks, providing expert recommendations for mitigation.
Develop Tailored Mitigation Strategies:
 - Lead the development of tailored mitigation strategies to address environmental and social risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
 - Collaborate closely with project teams to integrate mitigation measures into project plans and financing agreements, providing technical guidance and oversight.
Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Teams:
 - Work closely with engineers, economists, legal advisors, and other professionals to analyze data and assess project feasibility, providing expert input on environmental considerations throughout the project lifecycle.
 - Provide mentorship and guidance to junior consultants, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Prepare Comprehensive Reports:
 - Lead the compilation and analysis of environmental/social data to prepare detailed reports for stakeholders, including investors, financiers, and regulatory authorities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
 - Effectively communicate findings, risks, and mitigation strategies to support Project Financing activities and client decision-making processes.
Support Proposal Preparation and Client Liaison:
 - Assist in preparing project proposals and financing documents, including environmental/social sections and risk assessments, providing expert input and guidance.
 - Engage proactively with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and address environmental/social concerns during project development and financing negotiations, building strong client relationships.
International Travel and Site Visits:
 - Travel internationally as required to conduct site visits and assess environmental, health, safety, and social aspects of projects, providing expert oversight and guidance.
 - Review and monitor environmental documentation, compliance measures, and project implementation on-site, ensuring adherence to environmental/social standards and requirements.
Project Management Support:
 - Provide leadership and support for project management tasks, including monitoring budgets, schedules, and milestones, ensuring timely delivery of environmental/social deliverables and compliance with financing requirements.

Education

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in environmental/social assessment methodologies and compliance with project financing environmental and social standards. 
• Demonstrated track record of successfully leading comprehensive environmental/social impact assessments for energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
• Proven track record of conducting comprehensive environmental/social impact assessments and studies, considering factors such as air quality, water resources, and biodiversity.
• In-depth understanding and application of IFC Performance standards as well as ADB/EBRD/Equator Principles or other international Lenders’ Environmental, social, health and safety standards, in the context of infrastructure and/or energy sectors.
• Experience in performing due diligence assessments to evaluate environmental and social risks associated with projects and conducting audits to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in utilizing modeling techniques to simulate pollutant dispersion and assessing deposition patterns and concentrations of pollutants.
• Demonstrated ability to develop tailored mitigation strategies to address environmental and social risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Ability to perform air quality modelling and/or noise quality modelling, ability to use Windpro to undertake shadow flicker, noise and visual impact assessments.
• Strong background in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, providing expert input on environmental/social considerations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken is a must; knowledge of additional languages ( Greek, Turkish) is considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel as required by the role.

Competencies