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Assistant Environmental Consultant

Manila, -, Philippines

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Environmental Consulting

Asia Pacific Region

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Assistant Environmental Consultant

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of advisors and experts working across 34 countries with over 19,000 employees. Headquartered in London, providing design engineering, architecture, planning, and advisory services across every aspect of the built environment. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Consultant, you will help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you'll have a good level of responsibility from day one, we will give you the chance to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills.

You will gain a thorough understanding and experience of the role of an environmental consultant whilst gaining the breadth of experience needed to achieve your professional qualification.

The role is based in Manila office.

Your role in our team

• Reporting to a Project Manager and Project Coordinator, and working on a day to day basis with the project teams.
• Support the team in all E&S assessment aspects, including undertaking of surveys and site investigations/ stakeholder engagements
• Assist in permit applications and stakeholder issues needed to advance projects
• Data encoding and analysis of survey results
• Conduct desk studies, including qualitative and quantitative risk assessments
• Assist towards both statutory and non-statutory impact assessments, technical reports, environmental strategies, corporate reporting and prepare documents for submission within the planning system
• Liaise with relevant external parties to ensure understanding of the client's needs and project requirements.
• There is scope for the role to take on a more responsibility for technical tasks. This will depend on business need.

Is this role right for you?

• Degree in Environmental Science/ Engineer, or any other relevant related fields; post graduate studies will be an advantage
• At least 3 years of experience supporting/ undertaking environmental impact assessments / environmental design/ resettlement action plans/ environmental modelling/ public engagements as well as environmental experience with municipalities
• Familiarity/ experience with modelling or simulation tools/ software is an advantage
• Familiar with concept on environmental survey/ sampling methodology and stakeholder engagement procedures in the Philippines.
• Excellent technical writing, analytical, and presentation skills
• Familiarity with environmental assessment practices in the Philippines
• Self-starter and team player, able to adaptable and work independently coupled with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Filipino (Tagalog). Other Filipino dialects are an advantage.

What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total rewards that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities.

Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We offer competitive renumeration package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate including HMO, Group Life and Accident Insurance, medical reimbursement, government standard benefits, 15 days VL and SL, hybrid work arrangement and long-term career development opportunities.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the employer's personal data policies, a copy of which is available on Arup's Legal page.

Company Description
AFRY is one of the largest international power sector consulting and engineering companies with about 19,000 experts working across the world to create sustainable solutions for future generations. In Asia, we are a leading power sector consulting engineering company executing our regional consultancy and engineering assignments from our power sector consulting offices in Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Hanoi, Singapore, Pune, Noida and Taipei. In total, we have multinational staff of more than 500 working in renewable energy and power generation field in Asia.

In line with our increasing business, we are looking for
Senior Environmental Consultant, Renewable Energy And Thermal Power
to have overall responsibility for our onshore renewable energy consulting projects in
Manila, Philippines.
Job Description

• Lead and support environmental and social (E&S) feasibility studies for energy sector projects (natural gas, LNG to Power, biomass, Waste to Energy, wind, solar, hybrid, etc.) and potential other sectors e.g. infrastructure.
• Lead and support Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) studies for energy sector projects and potential other sectors.
• Lead and support as lenders environmental and social advisor during the construction and operation of energy sector projects and potential other sectors, including supporting consultations with Project Affected Persons and other stakeholders in the Philippines.
• Perform the role as Project Manager for Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and the development E&S Management Plans. Provide guidance on environmental matters, including regulatory E&S requirements in the Philippines.
• Support Clients to develop and implement Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS).
• Contribute to business development by providing strategic advice on environmental and social issues to existing and potential clients, including the preparation of marketing material.
• Preparation of proposals (technical and financial) for environmental social services.
• Support other AFRY E&S staff in the region and contribute to work outside of the region when opportunities arise.
• Enforce ethics and compliance in accordance with AFRY Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Higher professional degree in environmental science, engineering or related field (B.Sc., M.Sc. or Ph.D.).
• 8+ years' experience in environmental consulting / management.
• Experience in the preparation of ESIAs and E&S Management Plans for renewable and thermal power projects.
• Experience in performing ESDD for renewable and thermal power projects.
• Track record of project managing environmental and social services for renewable and thermal power projects.
• Knowledge of potential social issues i.e. labor issues, resettlement and livelihood issues would be an advantage, including experience in undertaking stakeholder engagement activities.
• Knowledge of Philippines regulatory E&S requirements and international E&S standards and guidelines i.e. Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, WBG EHS Guidelines, ADB Safeguards etc.
• The willingness to travel to other countries inside and outside the region to support environmental and social services.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with people from a range of cultures.
• Ability to work independently.

Additional Information
We offer the following to qualified candidates:

• Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks
• Competitive salary package
• Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies
• Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career
• Possibility to work in international renewable energy projects

AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That's how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

Just imagine your future with us…

At Aurecon we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?

Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future?

Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are.

Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.

What will you do?

To provide support in managing client engagements throughout the project lifecycle. Offers a wide array of support to management being the central point of project management, time tracking, invoicing, resource planning, business intelligence, and collaboration tools used by many project teams.

Here are the key things you will do to 'bring ideas to life'.

• Assist in the generation of the framework and matrix of responsibilities for environmental-related activities as required by the EIS, ECC, LGU'S BCDA, and CDC.
• Report on the Environment-related Compliance/Non-compliance of all construction activities and the corresponding mitigating measures to the LGU, CDC, BCDA, and DENR
• Assist in the application and processing of the required permits by the DENR EMB, LGU BCDA, and CDC in coordination with the Client and PM Team
• Assist in the review, approval, and sign off on all contractor environmental submissions
• Assist in monitoring and reporting of all activities in relation to the Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
• Act as liaison person with the Project Management team on site.

What can you bring to the team?

Skills
Firstly, strong sense of responsibility, flexibility, and adaptability to varying request. Demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills. And as part of a new team, you will have the opportunity to shape this role and have input into how we evolve it over time to WOW our employees and make an even bigger impact on the world. You will also need the following:

• Accredited PCO by DENR
• Experienced in the preparation of SMR and CMR reports
• Good level of understanding about environmental laws related to ECC requirements
• Familiar with compliance and monitoring of Environmental regulations
• Familiar with Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), EMB DENR, and LGU permitting requirements and submissions.

Our Aurecon Attributes describe the types of people we bring together for clients. We don't expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you.

Finally, we value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you?

About Us
We've re-imagined engineering.

Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it

For a start, our clients' ideas drive what we do. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world's most complex challenges. And through a range of unique creative processes and skills, we work to re-imagine, shape and design a better future.

We listen deeply and intently, which helps us see opportunities, possibilities and potential that others can't.

Think engineering. Think again.

Want to know more?

You can learn more about what it's like to work at Aurecon by visiting the careers section of our website.

If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. Apply now