Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager

About the role

SMEC is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager to join a major highway infrastructure project in Timor-Leste. The successful candidate will lead all environmental, occupational health and safety aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with local regulations, international standards, donor requirements and project contractual obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the review of the environmental study, environmental impact assessment (EI), mitigation measures and general EHS, ensuring adherence to environmental laws and regulations, the DBF Contract and the technical specifications.
• During construction, provide specified services covering all environmental, safety and health issues related to the project, in line with the DBF Contract, technical specifications and the approved detailed design.

Required profile

• Masters' or bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or science, or equivalent.
• 15 years of experience preparing environmental impact assessments, environmental monitoring and acting in an advisory role, including as a sole expert on at least two highway road projects of a similar nature.
• Sound knowledge of environmental and social issues, initiatives and implementation of mitigation measures for infrastructure and road development projects.
• At least 3 years of experience working in developing countries; preferably a full-time employee of the PMC for at least 2 years.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.