Environmental Manager at Odun Environmental Limited (OEL)

Odun Environmental Limited (OEL) is a leading international environmental and engineering firm led by a dedicated team of experienced and highly respected certified environmental professionals and consultants uncompromising in the use of excellence and technology to assist public and private concerns in achieving sustainable development, enhancing environmental performance, safety, and success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Environmental Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Environmental Manager is responsible for overseeing the environmental teams and units.
• A knowledgeable environmental manager will combine organisational and management skills with expertise on environmental issues and regulations to advice and help businesses and clients
• Coordinate all aspects of Environmental Studies, Health and Safety, pollution control, waste management, Oil spill clean up and remediation, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy
• The Environmental Manager will provide expert assessment and advisory services to clients on matters pertaining to the management of environmental issues and liaise with regulators.
• Manage and monitor environmental project activities to ensure timely completion.
• Must have extensive scientific and technical knowledge and experience to conduct or oversee various environmental assessments
• Prepare and Produce scientific and technical proposals and reports
• Obtain environmental permits and develop environmental programs for clients.
• Co-ordinate or Collect data in field studies or at sites
• Analyse and interpret the data gathered in field surveys
• Must have extensive knowledge of environmental regulations, and can advice clients, organisations and institutions on environmental matters
• Develop and implement environmental strategies and action plans, to ensure corporate sustainable development
• Lead the implementation of environmental policies and best practices
• Liaise with relevant bodies such as local authorities, public bodies and competent bodies
• Carry out impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce environmental risks for organisations and projects
• Build positive and long-term working relationships with clients.
• Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of an organisation, of the impact of emerging environmental issues
• Implement best practice in areas of corporate, ethical and social responsibility and address any issues arising
• Coordinate public hearings and consultations on environmental matters when required
• Manage relations with the board of directors, senior management and internal staff
• Monitor and mentor staff at all levels on environmental issues and responsibilities
• Negotiate environmental service agreements, sub-contractors and manage associated costs and revenues

Qualifications & Skills
Mandatory:

• A University Degree in Engineering, Environmental or related Science discipline
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate reliability and a strong work ethic, be detailed, goal oriented, exhibit time management skills, and perform work accurately in a team-oriented environment.
• Display a high level of computer literacy; Proficient in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and MS Access).
• Ability to understand detailed instructions and documents, to work independently, and to work as part of a team
• Show initiative, recognise emerging problems and pro-actively develop solutions
• Demonstrate strong leadership and influence
• Be self-motivated and able to motivate staff at all levels
• Show commercial awareness and an understanding of business
• Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• ability to manage projects as well as produce and deliver presentations
• Possess project management skills

Other Requirements:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification or/and a business development qualification or significant experience in environmental activities carried out may be considered as important

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2018

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@odunenvironmental.com