Environmental & Social Specialist (Design & Build)

Background:

At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.

Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction. We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

As part of the RSK Group, an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 17,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.

Project Overview:

Nicholas O’Dwyer is seeking an experienced Environmental & Social Specialist to support the Design & Build of Water Infrastructure in Amman, Jordan.

The successful candidate will lead environmental and social management activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Environmental & Social Framework (ESF) requirements, national legislation, and project-specific environmental and social commitments. The role will focus on environmental and social risk management, stakeholder engagement, ESMP implementation, and safeguarding compliance within a Design & Build environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead environmental and social management activities across the project.
• Oversee implementation of Environmental & Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and environmental/social safeguards.
• Ensure compliance with World Bank ESF/ESS requirements, national legislation, and Employer requirements.
• Support environmental and social screening, assessments, mitigation measures, and monitoring activities.
• Lead stakeholder and community engagement activities.
• Identify and manage risks impacting vulnerable or disadvantaged groups.
• Coordinate environmental and social reporting and compliance monitoring.
• Liaise with project stakeholders, contractors, local authorities, and funding institutions.
• Support management of SEA/SH, grievance mechanisms, labour and community health & safety requirements.
• Provide environmental and social guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
• Undertake site visits and inspections as required.
• Perform additional duties as reasonably required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in environmental and social management for infrastructure projects.
• Degree qualified in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Social Science, Sociology, Anthropology, or another relevant discipline.
• Strong experience preparing and implementing ESIAs, ESMPs, environmental and social safeguards, and compliance monitoring for infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of World Bank Environmental & Social Framework (ESF/ESS) or equivalent international financing institution standards.
• Experience in water, wastewater, or major infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder and community engagement experience, including working with vulnerable or disadvantaged groups.
• Experience managing social risks, grievance mechanisms, labour issues, and community impacts.
• Familiarity with SEA/SH mitigation requirements, community health & safety, and environmental compliance obligations.
• Competent in office packages, Microsoft, excel PowerPoint etc.;
• Good time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and manage many tasks concurrently;
• Excellent clear and concise communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team;
• Strong cultural awareness and understanding of working in developing countries;
• To have an agile and “Can Do” mindset;
• Ambitions self-starter with high self-standards;
• Motivated to be part of a Company with a real purpose, improving the quality of people’s lives and communities.