Environmental Specialist - Construction Projects

About the role

Parsons is looking for an Environmental Specialist to join its team in Qatar. The role monitors and supports environmental compliance across all project activities, ensuring construction works follow environmental regulations, project requirements, approved environmental management plans and industry best practices, while supporting successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities against project environmental requirements, management plans and regulations
• Carry out environmental inspections, audits and site assessments to identify risks and verify compliance
• Review contractors' environmental management plans, method statements, risk assessments and documentation
• Monitor aspects such as waste, dust, noise and vibration, water, pollution, erosion and resource conservation
• Ensure contractors meet permit requirements and mitigation measures, and support corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain records of observations, inspections, incidents and compliance activities
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Site Engineers, contractors, regulators, utility providers and stakeholders
• Support incident investigations, prepare reports and inspection records, and promote environmental awareness and training
• Assist with environmental audits, client inspections and regulatory visits, and help incorporate environmental requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Verify environmental records during project handover and close-out

Required profile

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline from an accredited university
• 14 years of professional experience in environmental management and compliance for construction and infrastructure projects, including 7 years in a similar role
• Experience implementing and monitoring environmental requirements on roads, drainage, utilities and infrastructure projects
• MMUP/MME certification in Qatar
• Desired: experience delivering major roads, drainage, utilities and infrastructure projects in Qatar or the GCC, and familiarity with Qatar's environmental regulations and permitting processes

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience reviewing environmental management plans, risk assessments and mitigation measures
• Desired: experience coordinating with regulators, contractors, clients and utility providers, and conducting environmental awareness programs