Environmental Specialist – Bridge & Highway Projects

About the role

The Environmental Specialist will support the planning, design, construction and operation of major bridge and highway infrastructure projects for Surbana Jurong in Port Moresby. The role is responsible for ensuring environmental compliance, managing risks and embedding sustainability initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct environmental assessments and studies for bridge and highway projects.
• Monitor environmental performance during design and construction phases.
• Perform inspections, audits and compliance monitoring.
• Investigate environmental incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Engage with stakeholders and prepare technical reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in environmental impact assessments, preferably for transport projects funded by multilateral development banks.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Environmental Monitoring
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Technical Report Writing