Environmental Officer

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, or any other relevant field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant working experience in environmental management, preferably within construction, infrastructure, water/wastewater, or project-based environments.
• Possess relevant environmental competency/certification, specifically EIA-related certification or CePSTPO.
• Good knowledge and understanding of applicable environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, Environmental Management Plan (EMP), and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience in environmental site inspections, monitoring, audits, incident investigation, waste management, documentation, and regulatory reporting will be an added advantage.
• Good communication, report-writing, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to conduct environmental awareness training and toolbox briefings.
• Able to liaise effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors, local authorities, and relevant regulatory agencies.

Job Description :

• Monitor, maintain, and protect environmental standards in strict accordance with current local rules and regulations.
• Coordinate and implement environmental management programmes, including routine site walks, environmental audits, and spot checks.
• Identify and assess potential environmental risks, including pollution, noise levels, toxic contamination, and waste management.
• Liaise with local authorities and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance with related environmental laws, permits, and licenses.
• Implement the project’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in compliance with all relevant legal, statutory, and legislative requirements.
• Identify potential environmental hazards and impacts, and formulate proactive action plans to prevent pollution, environmental incidents, non-compliance, or damage to the environment.
• Maintain high environmental standards across all project workplaces and activities.
• Conduct and participate in site meetings with subcontractors, clients, and internal teams.
• Investigate environmental non-compliance cases, public complaints, or incidents, and prepare comprehensive reports for management and relevant agencies.
• Maintain accurate records of environmental monitoring data, inspections, audits, incidents, complaints, waste management records, and regulatory submissions.
• Develop environmental awareness and promotional materials and conduct environmental training and toolbox briefings to promote environmental compliance among all project personnel.
• Undertake specific Environmental Officer tasks and responsibilities as stipulated per Contract Requirement.
• Execute other relevant assignments designated by superiors or the Project Manager as required.