Senior Environmental Specialist
Addressing climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time, and the transition to low-carbon energy is at the heart of building a sustainable future. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the global energy transition by combining engineering expertise, project management excellence, and digital innovation. With more than 8,000 employees across 13 countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Assystem works on and delivers major programs in nuclear and renewable energy, grid modernization, and hydrogen solutions that support the decarbonization of transport and industry.
As a Senior Environmental Specialist at Assystem, you will play a key role in managing environmental and social assessment activities for international projects. Your responsibilities will include preparing Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) reports, assessing environmental impacts, and supporting compliance with applicable environmental requirements. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing and writing Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) reports, including the assessment of environmental and social impacts and the identification of appropriate mitigation measures. Managing environmental monitoring activities and reviewing monitoring data, technical studies, and reports to assess environmental performance and compliance. Supporting the preparation and implementation of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and associated monitoring programmes. Coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure the quality and timely delivery of environmental assessments. Conducting site visits and participating in technical meetings, audits, and environmental inspections, where required. Contributing to the development of technical methodologies and proposals for environmental and social consulting assignments.
Minimum of 10 years of total professional experience , including at least 5 years of experience in a Project Manager position . Proven experience in preparing and writing Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) reports . Mandatory experience working on projects financed by International Financial Institutions (IFIs) , such as the World Bank, IFC, or EBRD. Experience in linear infrastructure and/or energy, oil and gas projects is highly desirable. Excellent written and spoken English, including the ability to prepare high-quality technical reports. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary and international teams. Willingness to travel for project-related activities, where required.a
Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality work within agreed deadlines. A proactive and detail-oriented approach to environmental assessment and compliance
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.