Environmental Engineer

JOB TITLE: Environmental Engineer   
REPORT: Environmental Lead   
LOCATION: Afungi

Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Mozambique since 2014. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment.    
Our client, a leading global provider in the Construction industry, is looking to appoint a successful Environmental Engineer to be based in Afungi.    

ACTIVITIES

The Environmental Engineer implements, monitors and reports on environmental performance across a remote coastal oil and gas project. The role ensures compliance with permits, regulations and the project ESMP, with particular focus on protecting marine and shoreline environments.

Environmental Monitoring
•    Conduct routine environmental inspections and monitoring across onshore, camp, jetty and marine work areas.
•    Monitor air, noise, dust, groundwater and seawater quality, and ensure samples reach accredited laboratories despite remote logistics.
•    Monitor dredging, piling and vessel activities for impacts on coastal habitats and marine fauna.

Mitigation Measures
•    Support implementation of ESMP mitigation measures, including erosion, sediment and shoreline protection controls.
•    Oversee fuel and chemical storage, spill kits, waste management and camp wastewater discharges.
Compliance
•    Support compliance with environmental permits, national legislation, client requirements and international standards (IFC, ISO 14001).
•    Conduct audits, raise non-conformances and follow up corrective actions to closure.
Incident Management & Training
•    Report and investigate environmental incidents, and support onshore and marine spill response readiness.
•    Deliver environmental inductions and toolbox talks to personnel and subcontractors.
Reporting
•    Prepare daily, weekly and monthly environmental reports for the HSE Manager and client.
•    Maintain environmental records, registers, sampling data and waste manifests.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCED REQUIRED  

•    Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Environmental Science or a related field.
•    3–5 years of environmental experience on construction, industrial or oil and gas projects; coastal or marine experience preferred.
Skills & Competencies
•    Good knowledge of environmental monitoring, sampling, and spill and waste management.
•    Good analytical and reporting skills; able to work independently.
•    Fluency in English; Portuguese is an advantage.
Other Requirements
•    Willing to work on rotation at a remote site with camp accommodation.
•    Medically fit for outdoor coastal and marine work.