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AECOM Associate Director International Social Specialist in Leeds, United Kingdom
Company Description
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Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director : International Social Specialist to join our Environmental & Sustainability (E&S) team to manage and deliver social inputs to large scale infrastructure projects. Based in the UK you will play a key role in managing the social aspects of international ESIA, ESDD and social performance services on major projects. Working as either a member of a multidisciplinary team, or directly for clients, you will undertake work such as:
Contribution to and coordinating delivering ESIAs including social baseline studies, assessments of social impacts, identification of mitigation measures, and preparation of social management plans,
Acting as independent lender’s consultant and contributing to ESDDs and monitoring through construction and operation.
Preparation and implementation of resettlement and livelihood restoration plans.
Community and stakeholder engagement.
Social performance monitoring and reporting.
Training and capacity building on social performance for clients etc.
You will also be involved in work winning through contributing to proposal preparation, mentoring junior consultants and maintaining client relationships.
Being part of the team;
The ESIA & ESDD Practice Area sits within AECOM’s Environment & Sustainability (E&S) business, which in the UK comprises over 200 people across approximately 20 offices. The location of the position is flexible and includes offices in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, and Edinburgh.
We work closely with specialists in AECOM’s network of offices in over 100 countries. Our geographical areas are varied, for example some of the projects we have delivered recently include:
ESIA and ESDD for major projects across Easter Europe, Africa and Asia including highways, ports, railways, airports, solar power, hydro power, thermal power, pipelines, industrial facilities, urban masterplans and more;
Engaging local authorities and communities for a sustainable city project funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Eastern Europe and Central Asia;
Resettlement and livelihood restoration planning and implementation for projects in Guinea, Senegal, and Uzbekistan; and
Environmental and Social monitoring of the implementation of environmental and social action plans for various infrastructure projects through construction and operational phases. Recent projects include thermal power projects in Guam and Armenia, a railway in Ghana, a highway in Turkey, a bus rapid transit project in Cote d’Ivoire.
We offer a flexible hybrid working model. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a range of flexible choices covering health, finance, lifestyle, well-being and more.
Qualifications
We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering effective social inputs and positively influencing the social performance of large-scale projects around the world. The successful candidate would have the following qualification and skills:
An appropriate graduate or post-graduate qualification.
Experience in supporting social inputs in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and/or Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD), including Social Impact Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Due Diligence and/or Resettlement Action Plans following international standards (e.g. IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles).
Excellent knowledge of written and oral English, with good report writing and presentation skills.
Proven experience in applying baseline data collection methodologies and carrying out stakeholder engagement activities in emerging markets and rural communities, particularly in Africa, Central Asia, eastern Europe, and the Middle East.
The ability to lead and work collaboratively as part of an established team, supervising members of staff as applicable.
Willingness to travel, potentially at short notice.
Right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress applications requiring visa sponsorship at this time.
Additional Information
You can learn more about us here: 2023 AECOM Candidate Brochure (adobe.com)
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10109102
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Hybrid