EIA Consultant

Role Overview

Safetech Resourcing Ltd is seeking an experienced EIA Consultant for a 12-month contract.

In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and oversee client-side delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and related environmental and social studies in accordance with regulatory and international requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee client-side delivery of ESIAs and related E&S studies in accordance with regulatory and international requirements.
• Coordinate the upgrade of ESIAs to align with the IFC Performance Standards, World Bank ESF, Equator Principles, and applicable lender requirements.
• Develop scopes of work and support consultant prequalification, technical evaluation, and selection.
• Conduct compliance and gap assessments against ESIA commitments, permits, regulatory requirements, and international lender standards.
• Lead E&S audits and assurance activities to evaluate compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop, monitor, and drive the close-out of Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAPs), ensuring agreed corrective and mitigation actions are completed within defined timelines.
• Support the development and implementation of E&S management plans, including air emissions, waste, water, biodiversity, traffic, and stakeholder engagement plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Ecology.

Minimum Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental and social consulting and ESIA preparation.
• Proven project experience in oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, mining, or major development projects.
• Demonstrated experience preparing ESIAs to both national regulatory and international lender standards.

Contract Details

• Start Date: 1st December
• Duration: 12 Months rolling contract (with high likelihood of extension)
• Location: Fully Remote (UK-wide)
• Pay Rate: £300.00 – £350.00 per day