About the job

RSK Group is a fully integrated, environmental, engineering and technical services group consisting of over 170 businesses and employing more than 11,000 staff. The group is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world. The company was ranked the second-largest environmental consultancy in the UK by Environment Analyst in its 2020 Market Assessment Report.In Africa, we have offices in South and East Africa and operate across the continent providing a range of services that include environmental, social and health impact assessments (ESHIA) and related management plans; resettlement planning including for livelihood restoration, site investigation and remediation of soil and groundwater pollution; due diligence; and an array of other services, including social studies and project evaluations.In Tanzania, we are registered with the National Environment Management Council (NEMC) to undertake environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA) and environmental audits (EA) and have a team of NEMC registered environmental experts delivering high level consultancy services. The team is currently looking to expand its capacity and is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced environmental consultants operating in Tanzania.Principal environmental consultant – Dar es salaam, TanzaniaAn opportunity has arisen for a highly disciplined and experienced Principal Environmental Consultant to join our business in Tanzania to help deliver high-level consultancy services.The successful candidate’s duties and responsibilities will include:

• Project manage and author large scale environmental, social and health impact assessments (ESHIA) and strategic environmental assessments (SEA), and oversee environmental monitoring and baseline survey projects for major energy, extractives, and infrastructure clients in East Africa and the wider African region
• Support the environment team leader by providing oversight to the wider team, including mentoring junior staff as and when required
• Provide technical leadership, co-ordination, technical review, and direction on projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and regulatory authorities
• Manage project financial performance and meeting profit targets
• Prepare and manage multi-disciplinary tenders and seek opportunities for new work
• Consultations with stakeholders and effectively manage sub-consultants
• Willingness to travel within the region

Desired experience:

• BSc degree level qualified in a relevant environmental or engineering discipline (preferably chemical/environmental engineers)
• Preference for an MSc degree in environmental consulting, environmental management, environmental technology, ESHIA, environmental engineering or related environmental subject
• Over 10 years previous experience working in environmental consulting including providing permitting support, environmental monitoring, environmental management planning, compliance audits, modelling and site assessments for energy, industrial and infrastructure clients within the region
• Work experience from Tanzania and/or other East African countries is preferred
• Robust project management, time management and financial management skills
• Experience of working in an international consultancy
• Excellent understanding of the ESHIA process, international environmental and social legislation, guidelines and standards, and international project financing mechanisms and implications
• Experience in chairing environmental impact identification (ENVID) workshops for clients
• Significant proofing, editing and report collation experience
• Excellent written English and verbal communication, presentation, and organisational skills
• Experience of working on multiple projects, simultaneously
• Proactive networker

Salary and benefits:

• This will be a full-time post with an employment package commensurate with experience.
• Regular training and development will be provided

As an entrepreneurial organisation, we encourage and foster the growth of our employees. When joining RSK, a mentor works with you to help you set and achieve your goals. The company prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential.RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain.