Environmental Specialist – Renewable Energy Projects

A leading developer in the renewable energy sector is seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist to join their expanding team. This organisation is at the forefront of driving the energy transition, offering a collaborative, innovative, and purpose-driven environment where you’ll contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions.

In this role, you will bring vital expertise to ensure environmental and social risks are effectively managed across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, you will play a key part in integrating international best practices within local regulatory frameworks to deliver compliant and sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and risk analyses across project phases – from development to construction – ensuring alignment with both local and international standards.
• Develop and implement strategies to address environmental data gaps in collaboration with internal teams and external specialists.
• Liaise with financial institutions, regulators, and local authorities to ensure project alignment with financing, permitting, and environmental requirements.
• Oversee the design and implementation of Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAP) and stakeholder grievance mechanisms.
• Monitor environmental and social performance during construction phases and produce regular reports with actionable recommendations.

Requirements:

The client is looking for a driven and knowledgeable professional with a strong track record in environmental and social risk management for renewable energy projects. You will be passionate about sustainability and well-versed in both local regulations and international standards.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor's and Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of frameworks such as the IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, and World Bank Guidelines.
• Proven experience managing full ESIA processes, from scoping and survey design to compliance and reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead multi-stakeholder consultations.
• Comfortable working within cross-functional teams, including biodiversity and social impact experts.