Environmental Manager at Odun Environmental Limited (OEL)

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