Senior Environmental Consultant

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Environmental Consultant to join its office in Istanbul/Piraues/Bucharest within the Sustainability and Business Innovation Division.

Mission

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

Key Accountabilities

Lead Environmental Impact Assessment Studies:

• Lead and oversee comprehensive environmental 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 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 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 sections and risk assessments, providing expert input and guidance.
• Engage proactively with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and address environmental 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 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 deliverables and compliance with financing requirements.
  
  

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering General

Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in environmental assessment methodologies and compliance with project financing environmental and social standards.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully leading comprehensive environmental impact assessments for energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
• Proven track record of conducting comprehensive environmental 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 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

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
  
  

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.